Genetic and Molecular Epidemiological Characterization of ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli Isolated from University Students in Japan
The detection of multidrug-resistant ST131-H30 in healthy young adults highlights the potential role of community carriers in introducing high-risk clones into healthcare settings. Strengthened surveillance and integrated One Health-based approaches are needed to curb the spread of antimicrobial resistance.
Authors
- Suguru Hiramoto
- Mitsuru MATSUMURA
- Akane Ohshima
- Seika Matsumura
- Hajime Takikawa
- Yuma Ito
Institutions
- Gunma University Hospital (JP)
- Teikyo University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection and Drug Resistance
- Published
- 2026-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/idr.s568296
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00