A molecular snapshot of clinical extra-intestinal Escherichia coli strains in South India – Virulence factors, phylogrouping and resistance trends

We focused on prevalent virulent genes and their expression, leading to bacteraemia, providing a comprehensive overview of an existing concern. Focusing on bacterial gene expression along with integrated surveillance of antimicrobial resistance helps in designing further research so that strategies can be planned that will later help in early risk stratification and informed clinical decision-making to prevent severe complications including secondary bacteraemia and other severe patient morbidities.