Draft genome sequence of uropathogenic Escherichia coli U13824, a multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extended-spectrum-β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing UPEC strain isolated from an adult woman with urinary tract infection

TL;DR

This paper presents the draft genome of a drug-resistant E. coli strain causing urinary tract infections, aiding in tracking antibiotic resistance.

Contribution

The novel contribution is the draft genome sequence of a multidrug-resistant UPEC strain U13824.

Findings

The genome of E. coli U13824 was sequenced and found to produce extended-spectrum β-lactamases.

The strain is multidrug-resistant and was isolated from a woman with a urinary tract infection.

This genome data supports genomic surveillance of antimicrobial resistance.

Abstract

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) caused by multidrug-resistant and extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing uropathogenic Escherichia coli are a worldwide concern. We report the draft genome of E. coli U13824 isolated from a female outpatient with UTI. This genome’s availability strengthens the genomic surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and the spreading of these strains.