Antimicrobial resistance and virulence characterisation among Escherichia coli clinical isolates causing severe obstetric infections in pregnant women

Abstract

The virulence markers and the antimicrobial resistance profile of 78 Escherichia coli isolates causing obstetric infections accompanied or not by sepsis were studied. Adhesion-related virulence factors were the most prevalent. Low rates of resistance to the antimicrobial agents used as first line therapy suggest their correct implementation in stewardship guidelines.