Virulence-Associated Gene Profiles of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli Isolated From Broilers With Colibacillosis: A Pilot Study in Iran

Background: Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) causes economic losses in the chicken industry worldwide.Objective: In this study, virulence-associated gene profiles of APEC isolates were investigated by polymerase chain reaction (PCR).Materials and Methods: A total of 60 Escherichia coli isola...

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Main Authors: Payam Haghighi Khoshkhoo, Hadi Pourtaghi, Gita Akbariazad, Saeed Mokhayeri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Alborz University of Medical Sciences 2019-02-01
Series:International Journal of Enteric Pathogens
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Online Access:http://enterpathog.abzums.ac.ir/PDF/ijep-3249