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Virulence factors and genetic variability of uropathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from dogs and cats in Italy.
Journal of veterinary science - 1 Mar 2011
Tramuta Clara, Nucera Daniele, Robino Patrizia, Salvarani Sara, Nebbia Patrizia
Abstract excerpt
In this study, the association between virulence genotypes and phylogenetic groups among Escherichia (E.) coli isolates obtained from pet dogs and cats with cystitis was detected, and fingerprinting methods were used to explore the relationship among strains. Forty uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) isolated from dogs (n = 30) and cats (n = 10) in Italy were analysed by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for the presence...
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