Open AccessDistribution and virulence properties of extra-intestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli in Turkey
Author(s) -
Elif Bozçal
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
microbiologia medica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2280-6423
pISSN - 1120-0146
DOI - 10.4081/mm.2016.6324
Subject(s) - virulence , microbiology and biotechnology , escherichia coli , biology , antibiotic resistance , pathogen , antibiotics , genetics , gene
Extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) is a universal pathogen which causes variety of diseases that impact on people of all ages. ExPEC strains are genetically diverse and associated virulence factors contribute to the wide spectrum of infections, ranging from urinary tract infections to fatal bacteremia. During the last decade, ExPEC strains have been increasingly reported in Turkey. The development of antibiotic resistance by ExPEC strains, such as extended spectrum beta-lactamase, has important clinical consequences. Studying the distribution and virulence factors of various ExPEC strains will be enhancing our understanding of ExPEC epidemiology and prevalence