Unraveling the evolutionary dynamics of toxin-antitoxin systems in diverse genetic lineages of
Escherichia coli
including the high-risk clonal complexes
Anuradha Singh,
Aditya Kumar Lankapalli,
Suresh Kumar Mendem
et al.
Abstract:Escherichia coli
is a highly versatile microorganism with a unique ability to survive and persist in varied niches of the human and animal hosts and the environment. While commensal strains of
E. coli
play a crucial role in preserving and maintaining the balance and function of their community within the gut microflora, pathogenic strains are often implicated in a wide range of infections and outbreaks, posing a serious threat to public health systems. With the increasing bu… Show more
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