Characteristics of Virulence Factors and Prevalence of Virulence Markers in Resistant Escherichia coli from Patients with Gut and Urinary Infections in Lafia, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: The spread and transfer of resistant pathogens is on the increase worldwide and it is presently a cause of concern for health facilities, health organizations and governments. Pathogenicity is a factor dependent on the virulence of the microorganisms. The study aimed at determining the virulence markers and factors in multidrug resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli isolated from patients with urinary tract and gastrointestinal tract infections in Lafia, Nigeria. Collection of urine and stool samples (150 each) from patients was carried out, and bacteria isolated from the samples using the spread plate technique. Antibiotic susceptibility test was determined to identify resistant E. coli isolates after which, virulence factors and genes conferring virulence evaluated. The prevalenc

SUBMITTER: Orole OO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9247993 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature