Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Characterization of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from free-range helmeted guineafowl.
- Journal:
- Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology]
- Year:
- 2018
- Authors:
- Borzi, Mariana Monezi et al.
- Affiliation:
- UNESP - Universidade Estadual Paulista · Brazil
- Species:
- bird
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.
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