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Abstract
Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC) is the main etiology behind community-acquired and hospital-acquired urinary tract infections (UTIs). The management of UPEC infections is becoming increasingly difficult due to multi-drug resistance, biofilm formation, and the possession of an extensive virulence arsenal. This study aims to characterize UPEC isolates collected from UTI patients in Tanta, Egypt, in terms of the phylogenetic group, antimicrobial resistance, biofilm formation, and virulence profile, as well as the potential associations among these factors.