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Jul 2026
Influence of iron uptake systems on cefiderocol activity in Escherichia coli: At the crossroads of antibiotic resistance and virulence
The findings highlight the role of Fec in reducing FDC susceptibility and promoting resistance in NDM-producing E. coli and challenge the virulence-resistance trade-off demonstrating the “liaisons dangereuses” between iron and antibiotics.
Emilie Mallecot, Valentine Berti, M. Petitjean et al.
· Antimicrobial Agents and Che... · 0 citations