WGS of E. coli isolated from pets diagnosed with pyometra

Pyometra, a potentially fatal uterine infection mostly impacting unspayed female dogs and cats, is induced by Escherichia coli. This disease highlights essential linkages among veterinary medicine, bacterial pathogenesis, and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Whole genome sequencing (WGS) has become a pivotal instrument for elucidating AMR and virulence characteristics of E. coli strains, providing insights that improve clinical care and public health initiatives.