Virulence and antibiotic resistance profile of avian Escherichia coli strains isolated from colibacillosis lesions in central of Algeria

Background and Aim: Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli cause extensive mortality in poultry flocks, leading to extensive economic losses. To date, in Algeria, little information has been available on virulence potential and antibiotics resistance of avian E. coli isolates. Therefore, the aim of this...

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Main Authors: Nacima Meguenni, Nathalie Chanteloup, Angelina Tourtereau, Chafika Ali Ahmed, Saliha Bounar-Kechih, Catherine Schouler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2019-11-01
Series:Veterinary World
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Online Access:http://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.12/November-2019/21.pdf