Genome-Wide Analysis of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Isolated from Dairy Animals Identifies Virulence Factors and Genes Enriched in Multidrug-Resistant Strains
The gastrointestinal tracts of dairy calves and cows are reservoirs of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria (ARB), which are present regardless of previous antimicrobial therapy. Young calves harbor a greater abundance of resistant bacteria than older cows, but the factors driving this high abundance ar...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Antibiotics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/10/1559 |