The genetic network underlying the evolution of pathogenicity in avian Escherichia coli

IntroductionColibacillosis is a worldwide prevalent disease in poultry production linked to Escherichia coli strains that belong to the avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC) pathotype. While many virulence factors have been linked to APEC isolates, no single gene or set of genes has been found to be exclu...

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Main Authors: Nicola Palmieri, Ilias Apostolakos, Surya Paudel, Michael Hess
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2023.1195585/full