Metagenomic and Whole Genome Sequencing Data (Raw reads) of Gut and Uropathogenic Escherichia coli Strains
Community acquired urinary tract infections are among the most frequently treated bacterial infections in general medical practice and can sometimes lead to severe, life threatening complications. The primary cause of urinary tract infection is Escherichia coli originating from the patient gut; however, it remaisn uncertain whether the composition of gut-resistant Escherichia coli can predict individual's susceptibility to urinary tract infections or help determine the most effective antimicrobial treatments. To explore this relationship, an eighteen-month community-based observational study was conducted that investigated fecal E. coli colonization and incidence in women aged fifty years and older.