Molecular epidemiology of multidrug-resistant uropathogenic Escherichia coli: Virulence, biofilm formation, phylogenetic distribution, and genetic diversity.
BACKGROUND Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli mediated urinary tract infections (UTIs) are an increasing public health concern, especially in low- and middle-income nations. This study aimed to determine the prevalence, antimicrobial resistance and virulence profile, biofilm forming ability with phylogenetic di...