Molecular Identification of Escherichia coli Pathotypes and their Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles in Stool Samples Isolated from Patients in the West of Iran

• DOI: 10.7754/clin.lab.2023.230417
• Publication Date: 2024-01-12T08:06:35Z
• Authors: Zeinab Kordalivand; Abbas Farahani; Babak Izadi; Babak Sayad; Parviz Mohajeri

Gastroenteritis refers to an infection in the stomach and small intestine that may be caused by bacteria, viruses, other pathogenic agents. Most strains of Escherichia coli (E. coli) gastrointestinal system have shared a symbiotic relationship with humans, but some serotypes are pathogenic. This study aimed identify E. pathotypes isolated from stool samples determine antibiotic resistance profiles these west Iran.