Nutrient and Energy Pathway Requirements for Surface Motility of Nonpathogenic and Uropathogenic Escherichia coli
Sushmita Sudarshan, Jacob Hogins, Sankalya Ambagaspitiye, Philippe E. Zimmern, Larry Reitzer
Abstract
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections and are an increasing burden on the health care system because of recurrence and antibiotic resistance ( 1 , 2 ). The most common uropathogen is E. coli ( 3 , 4 ), which is responsible for about 80 to 90% of community-acquired UTIs and 40 to 50% of nosocomially acquired UTIs ( 2 ).
Topics & Concepts
FlagellumPilusBiologyMotilityMicrobiologyEscherichia coliVirulenceBacteriaBiofilmGeneBiochemistryCell biologyGeneticsEscherichia coli research studiesUrinary Tract Infections ManagementGut microbiota and health