Table 1 Distribution of genes in E. coli isolates which define ExPEC, and phylotypes of ExPEC
From: Virulence and phylogenetic groups of Escherichia coli cultured from raw sewage in Kuwait
ExPEC gene combination | No. of isolates positive | Phylotypes (no. of isolates) |
|---|---|---|
fyuA + yfcV + chuA | 6 | B2 (1), F (5) |
vat + fyuA + yfcV + chuA | 5 | B2 (5) |
vat + yfcV + chuA | 3 | B1 (1), B2 (2) |