Comparative Characteristics and Zoonotic Potential of Avian Pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> (APEC) Isolates from Chicken and Duck in South Korea

Comparative Characteristics and Zoonotic Potential of Avian Pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> (APEC) Isolates from Chicken and Duck in South Korea

Avian pathogenic <i>Escherichia coli</i> (APEC) causes colibacillosis, which is an economically important disease in the poultry industry worldwide. The present study investigated O-serogroups, phylogenetic groups, antimicrobial resistance, and the existence of virulence-associated genes...

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Main Authors: Jiyeon Jeong, Ji-Youn Lee, Min-Su Kang, Hye-Jin Lee, Seong-Il Kang, O-Mi Lee, Yong-Kuk Kwon, Jin-Hyun Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Microorganisms
Subjects:
avian pathogenic <i>E. coli</i>
serogroups
phylogenetic groups
virulence-associated genes
antimicrobial resistance
<i>mcr-1</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/5/946

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