Distribution of virulence genes and phylogenetics of uropathogenic Escherichia coli among urinary tract infection patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Abstract Background Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common cause of morbidity worldwide. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) bacteria are the major cause of urinary tract infections. UPEC strains derive from different phylogenetic groups and possess an arsenal of virulence factors that contribu...

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Main Authors: Belayneh Regasa Dadi, Tamrat Abebe, Lixin Zhang, Adane Mihret, Workeabeba Abebe, Wondwossen Amogne
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-020-4844-z