Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Causing Urinary Tract Infections in Kidney-Transplanted Patients
Urinary tract infection (UTI), frequently caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC), is the most common infection after kidney transplantation (KTx). Untreated, it can lead to urosepsis and impairment of the graft function. We questioned whether the UPEC isolated from KTx patients differed fro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/8/7/988 |