Characterization of Uropathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> Reveals Hybrid Isolates of Uropathogenic and Diarrheagenic (UPEC/DEC) <i>E. coli</i>
(1) Background: Pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> are divided into two groups: diarrheagenic (DEC) and extraintestinal pathogenic (ExPEC) <i>E. coli</i>. ExPEC causing urinary tract infections (UTIs) are termed uropathogenic <i>E. coli</i> (UPEC) and are the most...
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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/3/645 |