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Overview of UPEC fitness and virulence factors. Surface-associated structures that play a role in UTI pathogenesis include lipopolysaccharide, polysaccharide capsule, flagella, pili, toxins, secretion systems (SS), and siderophore receptors. Image and caption are adapted from reference 68.
