Urinary Tract Infections Attributable to Zoonotic E coli Strains
About 18% of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are attributable to zoonotic extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) strains.
According to a study, researchers estimated the proportion of UTIs attributable to zoonotic ExPEC across eight Southern California counties.
- Coli isolates were collected from retail meat and 23,483 from patients with UTI.
- Sequencing a representative subset of 5,728 isolates was performed.
- The host origin of each isolate was inferred using a Bayesian latent class model trained with 17 host-associated genetic markers.
The researchers found that overall, zoonotic ExPEC strains accounted for 18 percent of UTIs, increasing to 21.5 percent in high-poverty neighborhoods.
The zoonotic proportion was higher among women than men (19).
About 18 percent of urinary tract infections (UTIs) are attributable to zoonotic extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) strains.
Author's summary: Study finds 18% of UTIs caused by zoonotic E coli strains.