Molecular Characteristics Ecology Zoonotic Potential of < em > Escherichia coli < /em > Strains that Cause Hemorrhagic Pneumonia in Animals

This study clarifies the clonal background and extensive virulence genotypes of the E. coli strains that cause hemorrhagic pneumonia in domestic animals (mainly dogs and cats), shows that such strains circulate among animals and humans, identifies a substantial intestinal colonization component to their lifestyle, and extends their known clinical manifestations to include bacteremia and urinary tract infection. The findings place these strains better into context vis-a-vis current understandings of E. coli phylogeny, ecology, and pathogenesis; identify questions for future research; and may prove relevant for surveillance and prevention efforts.PMID:34550758 | DOI:10.1128/AEM.01471-21

Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology - September 22, 2021 Category: Microbiology Authors: Meghan E G Moore Geisa Paulin-Curlee Brian D Johnston Connie Clabots Chitrita DebRoy Timothy J Johnson Bonnie Weber Stephen Porter An íbal G Armién James R Johnson Source Type: research