Preferred Term:
uropathogenic Escherichia coli
Definition:
Strains of Escherichia coli that preferentially grow and persist within the urinary tract. They exhibit certain virulence factors and strategies that cause urinary tract infections.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- UPEC (Escherichia coli)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/186142
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