Recurrence of urinary tract infections with ESBL–producing Escherichia coli are caused by homologous strains among which clone ST131–O25b is dominant

ConclusionsIn ESBL-E. coli RUTI, most recurrences were caused by the initial infecting strain. The high frequency of the multidrug-resistant fimH30Rx subclone and its association with multiple recurrences warrants further attention and early detection of this subclone in patients at risk of developing RUTI with ESBL-producing E. coli.
Source: Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research