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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Main Authors: Rodrigo H. S. Tanabe, Regiane C. B. Dias, Henrique Orsi, Daiany R. P. de Lira, Melissa A. Vieira, Luís F. dos Santos, Adriano M. Ferreira, Vera L. M. Rall, Alessandro L. Mondelli, Tânia A. T. Gomes, Carlos H. Camargo, Rodrigo T. Hernandes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/3/645