prevalence of biofilm formation, antimicrobial resistance and adhesive pap gene (pyelonephritis associated pili) among Escherichia coli strains isolated from outpatients and inpatients with urinary tract infection

ABSTRACT

Background: E.coli is the most common cause of urinary tract infection [UTI] both in the community and hospital settings. UropathogenicE.coli [UPEC] possesses a number of virulence factors that allow it to colonize and persist in the urinary tract. Of particular interest are the P pili and biofilm formation. The emergence of drug resistant E.coli is a global threat to the public health