HlyF, an underestimated virulence factor of uropathogenic Escherichia coli
C. V. Chagneau, D. Payros, A. Goman, C. Goursat, L. David, M. Okuno, P.-J. Bordignon, C. Seguy, C. Massip, P. Branchu, Y. Ogura, J.-P. Nougayrede, M. Marenda, E. Oswald
The paper identifies HlyF as a virulence factor in UPEC strains associated with severe UTIs and urosepsis, showing its link to plasmid-mediated virulence and antimicrobial resistance.
bioRxiv · Apr 27, 2023 · PreprintMicrobiology