Escherichia coli ST131: a multidrug-resistant clone primed for global domination [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

A single extra-intestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) clone, named sequence type (ST) 131, is responsible for millions of global antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) infections annually. Population genetics indicate that ST131 consists of different clades (i.e. A, B, and C); however, clade C is the...

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Main Authors: Johann D.D. Pitout, Rebekah DeVinney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2017-02-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/6-195/v1