Transmission of an extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli (sequence type ST131) strain between a father and daughter resulting in septic shock and emphysematous pyelonephritis

Peter T. Ender, Deepakraj Gajanana, Brian Johnston, Connie Clabots, Frank J. Tamarkin, James R. Johnson

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Abstract

Probable transmission of an extended-spectrum-beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli strain (sequence type ST131) between a father and daughter was documented. The father developed severe, recurrent pyelonephritis with multiple small abscesses; the daughter later developed septic shock, bacteremia, and extensive emphysematous pyelonephritis. This multidrug-resistant E. coli clone appears to be highly pathogenic and transmissible.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)3780-3782
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of clinical microbiology
Volume47
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 2009

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