About this Research Topic
The goal of this Research Topic is to provide a comprehensive overview of ExPEC infections. This includes epidemiological characteristics and clinical outcomes associated with either unexpected or well-known ExPEC genotypes, characterization of conjugative plasmids, and occurrence of antimicrobial resistance and virulence genes. These factors may have a big impact on public health. Epidemiological research, clinical studies and animal models with pathogenesis research are also welcome.
We welcome manuscripts to the Research Topic on:
- Virulence factors, biofilm formation and swarming motility in ExPEC strains and their effect on host-microbe interactions
- Pathogenesis of ExPEC, from colonization to infection
- The role of ExPEC within the context of One Health, i.e. interactions among humans, animals, and the environment
- Epidemiology of ExPEC from the environment and animals to humans
- Clinical outcomes of ExPEC infections in relation to genotype, antimicrobial resistance and disease treatment regimens
Keywords: Extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli, fecal carriers, urinary tract infection, virulence gene, antimicrobial resistant, colonization
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