Genomic analysis of Escherichia coli strains isolated from diseased chicken in the Czech Republic

Genomic analysis of Escherichia coli strains isolated from diseased chicken in the Czech Republic

Abstract Background Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) can cause various extraintestinal infections in poultry, resulting in massive economic losses in poultry industry. In addition, some avian E. coli strains may have zoonotic potential, making poultry a possible source of infection for human...

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Main Authors: Aneta Papouskova, Martina Masarikova, Adam Valcek, David Senk, Darina Cejkova, Eva Jahodarova, Alois Cizek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Avian pathogenic E. coli
Extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli
Virulence-associated genes
Avian colibacillosis
Whole-genome sequencing
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02407-2

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