Genotypic Characterization of Virulence Factors in Escherichia coli Isolated from Patients with Acute Cystitis, Pyelonephritis and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria

Introduction: Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) caused by Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) are among the most common infections worldwide. It is well-documented that the pathogenesis of UPEC is mediated by the production of a wide variety of Virulence Factors (VFs). Thus, detection of these V...

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Main Authors: Mohsen Tabasi, Mohammad Reza Asadi Karam, Mehri Habibi, Ehsan Mostafavi, Saeid Bouzari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/9009/21379_CE[Ra1]_F(GH)_PF1(PI_PJ)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf