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Transmission of an Extended-Spectrum-Beta-Lactamase-Producing Escherichia coli (Sequence Type ST131) Strain between a Father and Daughter Resulting in Septic Shock and Emphysematous Pyelonephritis

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Probable transmission of an extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli strain (sequence type ST131) between a father and daughter was documented. The father developed severe, recurrent pyelonephritis with multiple small abscesses; the daughter later developed septic shock, bacteremia, and extensive emphysematous pyelonephritis. This multidrug-resistant E. coli clone appears to be highly pathogenic and transmissible.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.01361-09

Authors: Peter T. Ender, Deepakraj Gajanana, Brian Johnston, Connie Clabots, Frank J. Tamarkin, James R. Johnson

Institutions: St. Luke's University Health Network, St. Luke's Hospital, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis VA Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

Subfield: Molecular Medicine

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Procter and Gamble, Office of Research and Development