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Short communication • Braz. J. Microbiol. 49 (suppl 1) • Nov 2018 • https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjm.2018.04.011   copy

Characterization of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from free-range helmeted guineafowl

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Abstract

Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) isolates from apparently healthy free range helmeted guineafowl were characterized. Most of them had a high frequency of virulence associated genes, multi drug resistance and high pathogenicity. We demonstrated that helmeted guineafowl have potential to transmit antibiotic resistant APEC to other species including humans.

Keywords
APEC; Virulence factors; Colibacillosis; Zoonotic potential; Numida meleagris

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