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Virulence Factors Predict Escherichia coli Colonization Patterns among Human and Animal Household Members
- Andrew C. Murray, BS;
- Michael A. Kuskowski, PhD; and
- James R. Johnson, MD
- From Veterans Affairs Medical Center and University of Minnesota; Minneapolis, MN 55417.
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Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common and costly problem for which better preventive measures are needed (1). The causative extraintestinal pathogenic Escherchia coli (ExPEC) strains usually derive immediately from the host's fecal flora (2); however, their proximal source is unknown. Sexual partners and household pets are candidate reservoirs (3, 4). Certain ExPEC virulence factors may promote host-to-host …
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