Urinary Tract Infections Attributable to Zoonotic E coli Strains
About 18% of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are caused by zoonotic extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) strains.
According to a study, researchers from George Washington University estimated the proportion of UTIs attributable to zoonotic ExPEC across eight Southern California counties.
- Coli isolates were collected from retail meat and patients with UTI.
- A total of 5,728 isolates were sequenced to determine the host origin of each isolate.
- A Bayesian latent class model was used to infer the host origin, trained with 17 host-associated genetic markers.
The study found that zoonotic ExPEC strains accounted for 18% of UTIs, with a higher proportion in high-poverty neighborhoods (21.5%) and among women (19%).
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Author's summary: Zoonotic E coli strains cause about 18% of UTIs, with higher rates in poverty areas.
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