Differential Afa/Dr Fimbriae Expression in the Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli ST131 Clone
Laura Álvarez-Fraga, Minh‐Duy Phan, Kelvin G. K. Goh, Nguyen Thi Khanh Nhu, Steven J. Hancock, Luke P. Allsopp, Kate M. Peters, Brian M. Forde, Leah W. Roberts, Matthew J. Sullivan, Makrina Totsika, Scott A. Beatson, Glen C. Ulett, Mark A. Schembri
Abstract
E. coli ST131 is the most common antibiotic resistant UPEC clone associated with human urinary tract and bloodstream infections. Understanding the features of ST131 that have driven its global dissemination remains a critical priority if we are to counter its increasing antibiotic resistance.
Topics & Concepts
FimbriaEscherichia coliclone (Java method)Multiple drug resistanceMicrobiologyBiologyGeneDrug resistanceGeneticsEscherichia coli research studiesAntibiotic Resistance in BacteriaBacterial Genetics and Biotechnology