Plasmid-encoded toxin (Pet) is an autotransporter protein of the serine protease
autotransporters of Enterobacteriaceae (SPATE) family, important in the pathogenicity of …

Aim: To analyze ST131 clones and other characteristics in uropathogenic and atypical
enteropathogenic Escherichia coli hybrids. Methods: Samples were collected from children …

Introduction. The main aetiological agent of urinary tract infection (UTI) is Escherichia coli,
categorized as uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC). The genome of UPEC shows a high degree of …

The Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is a hazardous zoonotic agent for
chicken meat consumers. This study determined the serogroups and evaluated the virulence …

While primarily Gram-positive bacteria cause bacterial eye infections, several Gram-
negative species also pose eye health risks. Currently, few studies have tried to understand …

Pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains are distinguished by their diverse virulence
factors, which contribute to a wide spectrum of diseases. These pathogens evolve through …

Escherichia coli is a frequent pathogen isolated from bloodstream infections. This study
aimed to characterize the genetic features of EC092, an E. coli strain isolated from …

Introduction. Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (EPEC) strains pose a significant threat as a
leading cause of severe childhood diarrhoea in developing nations. EPEC pathogenicity …

Background The main causes of hospital-and community-acquired urinary tract infections
(UTIs) are a group of Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains with multiple virulence factors known …

Enteroaggregative E. coli (EAEC) is one of the most frequent pathogens isolated from
diarrheal patients as well as from healthy individuals in Brazil and has recently also been …