Population structure, antimicrobial resistance, and virulence factors of diabetic foot-associated Escherichia coli.

Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) are a major complication of diabetes, often leading to lower limb amputations. Escherichia coli is a predominant Gram-negative pathogen in DFI, yet its genomic and pathogenic features remain poorly characterized. Here,…

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