Antimicrobial resistance, class 1 and 2 integrons and gene cassettes in avian Escherichia coli

Seventy-four Escherichia coli isolates were collected from domestic, synanthropic free living birds as well as wild and exotic birds, all living in captivity. Antimicrobial susceptibility was tested against a panel of 9 antibiotics, and presence of integrons (Class 1 and Class 2) and gene cassettes...

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Main Authors: Patrizia Robino, Alessio Marotta, Sara Salvarani, Cecilia Ambrogi, Mauro Giammarino, Clara Tramuta, Patrizia Nebbia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/393