Virulence factors of uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) and correlation with antimicrobial resistance.

Chhaya ShahRatna BaralBijay BartaulaLok Bahadur Shrestha

Published in: BMC microbiology (2019)

A significant association between virulence factors of UPEC and antimicrobial resistance in UPEC was present. Routine testing of these factors and co-relation with AMR is recommended. These findings will certainly help understand the pathogenicity and proper management of UTI patients, thus decreasing the improper use of antibiotics.

Keyphrases

antimicrobial resistance
escherichia coli
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
clinical practice
patient reported outcomes
klebsiella pneumoniae
disease virus