Multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli: Updated insights into resistance mechanisms, rapid diagnostics, and emerging control strategies
Multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli ( E. coli ) is a major global health threat, causing increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare burden. It is a common cause of community- and hospital-acquired infections, with a strong ability to acquire and disseminate resistance genes via horizontal gene transf...