Molecular characterization and antibiotic resistance patterns of avian fecal Escherichia coli from turkeys, geese, and ducks

Background and Aim: Avian fecal Escherichia coli (AFEC) are considered to be the natural reservoir of pathogenic strains in extraintestinal infections as such characterization of AFEC gives insight into the spread of the potential pathogenic lineage. The aim of the study was to investigate the reser...

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Main Authors: Nokukhanya Dube, Joshua Mbanga
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2018-06-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.11/June-2018/20.pdf