Whole-genome sequencing of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli causing urinary tract infection in an immunocompromised patient: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Escherichia coli is a major human pathogen responsible for a broad range of clinical illnesses. It has been linked to endemic and epidemic nosocomial diseases caused by multidrug-resistant pathogens in Sudan as well as throughout the globe.

Case presentation

A 76-year-old African woman arrived at Saad Rashwan Medical Centre complaining of backaches and discomfort during urination. Throughout the preceding 5 years, the patient had recurrent urinary tract infections. Following overnight incubation at 37 °C, Escherichia coli was found in her midstream urine specimen on cysteine lactose electrolyte deficient agar media. Minimum inhibitory concentration (colorimetric/turbidimetric method) was employed to test a wide range of antimicrobial drugs against this bacterial s

SUBMITTER: Ahmed MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11253411 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature