Phenotypical characterization and adhesin identification in Escherichia coli strains isolated from dogs with urinary tract infections

Pathogenic strains of Escherichia coli are the most common bacteria associated with urinary tract infections in both humans and companion animals. Standard biochemical tests may be useful in demonstrating detailed phenotypical characteristics of these strains. Thirteen strains of E. coli isolated fr...

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Main Authors: Renato Pariz Maluta, Ariel Eurides Stella, Kátia Riccardi, Everlon Cid Rigobelo, José Moacir Marin, Marileda Bonafim Carvalho, Fernando Antonio de Ávila
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Microbiologia 2012-03-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Microbiology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1517-83822012000100045