Uropathogenic Escherichia coli

**Definition:** Strains of Escherichia coli that preferentially grow and persist within the urinary tract. They exhibit certain virulence factors and infection pathways that cause URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS.

**Tree numbers:** - B03.440.450.425.325.300.580.500 - B03.660.250.150.180.100.580.500

**Synonyms:** - Uropathogenic E. coli