Cytolethal Distending Toxin Enhances Escherichia coli Urinary Tract Infection
Santosh Paudel, Benjamin E. Curtis, Siena Stefa, Harry L. T. Mobley, Melanie M. Pearson, Mark T. Anderson
This study shows that the cytolethal distending toxin (CDT) produced by Escherichia coli enhances urinary tract infection progression by promoting inflammation and tissue damage in mouse models.
Infection and Immunity · Jul 13, 2026Peer-reviewedMolecular Biology