Presence of fimH and afa genes in urinary isolates of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases producing Escherichia coli in Lima, Peru
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https://doi.org/10.17843/rpmesp.2020.372.4829Keywords:
Uropathogenic Escherichia coli, Virulence Factors, beta-Lactamases, PeruAbstract
Descriptive study conducted in order to determine the presence of the fimH and afa genes in urinary isolates of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL) producing Escherichia coli. Isolates from project TO-06/09 of the Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño in Lima, Peru were used. A total of 75 urinary isolates of Escherichia coli were included. Gene identification was performed by polymerase chain reaction. From the 75 isolates, 74 (98.7%) were positive for the fimH gene and 6 (8.0%) were positive for the afa gene. Virulence factors produced by the fimH and afa genes were evident in urinary isolates of ESBL producing Escherichia coli.Downloads
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2020-06-10
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Matta-Chuquisapon J, Valencia-Bazalar E, Marocho-Chahuayo L, Gonzales-Escalante E, Sevilla-Andrade CR. Presence of fimH and afa genes in urinary isolates of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases producing Escherichia coli in Lima, Peru. Rev Peru Med Exp Salud Publica [Internet]. 2020 Jun. 10 [cited 2024 Dec. 21];37(2):282-6. Available from: https://rpmesp.ins.gob.pe/index.php/rpmesp/article/view/4829