Full sequence and comparative analysis of the plasmid pAPEC-1 of avian pathogenic E. coli chi7122 (O78:K80:H9).
Extra-intestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC), including Avian Pathogenic E. coli (APEC), are very diverse. They cause a complex of diseases in Human, animals, and birds. Even though large plasmids are often associated with the virulence of ExPEC, their characterization is still in its infancy.We full...
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Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2009-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC2626276?pdf=render |