Escherichia coli: friend and foe in our body
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https://doi.org/10.22201/cuaieed.16076079e.2024.25.1.4Keywords:
Urinary tract infection, uropathogenic bacteria, Escherichia coliAbstract
Urinary tract infection is one of the most common infections in the world and its main causal agent is Escherichia coli. This bacterium is an inhabitant of our intestine; however, when it reaches the urinary system, it can cause infections. In order to give rise to these infections, E. coli uses various mechanisms that allow it to ascend and live in the urinary tract. Fortunately, today there are different antimicrobials for eliminating this pathogen. In this article, we will learn about uropathogenic E. coli, the mechanisms that it employs to colonize the urinary tract, and the antimicrobials utilized to combat the infections caused by this pathogen.
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