Serogroup identification, phenotypic detection of hemolysis and extended spectrum beta-lactamases of Escherichia coli isolated from psittacine of illegal wildlife trade in Fortaleza, Brazil

ABSTRACT This study aimed to identify serogroups of Escherichia coli important for human health in isolates from psittacine of illegal wildlife trade in Ceará State. In addition, hemolysis and production of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamases (ESBL) was assessed in the isolates. A total of 78 E. coli...

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Main Authors: E.S. Lopes, W.M. Cardoso, D.M. Nishi, R.V. Horn, Á.H. Albuquerque, S.V.G. Lima, A.J.F. Beleza, F.C. Gaio, C.C. Carmo, M.N. Pascoal Filho, R.S.C. Teixeira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
Series:Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-09352018000300823&lng=en&tlng=en