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

Resumo

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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APEC, Colibacillosis, Numida meleagris, Virulence factors, Zoonotic potential

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Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, v. 49, p. 107-112.