E. coli Strain from Retail Poultry May Cause Urinary Tract Infections in People

New findings published in the American Society for Microbiology’s open access journal mBio revel that a strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli) found in retail chicken and turkey products may cause a wide range of infections in people. Researchers knew that E. coli could be passed from person-to-person in the community and in hospitals. However, this study, “Escherichia coli ST131-H22 as a Foodborne Uropathogen,” provides evidence that the E. coli lurking in fresh poultry products can be passed to people, leading to bladder infections and other serious conditions. Read the press release and study for more details.