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Development of an allele-specific PCR assay for simultaneous sero-typing of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli predominant O1, O2, O18 and O78 strains.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Wang Shaohui, Meng Qingmei, Dai Jianjun, Han Xiangan, Han Yue, Ding Chan, Liu Haiwen, Yu Shengqing
Abstract excerpt
Systemic infections by avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) are economically devastating to poultry industries worldwide. E. coli strains belonging to serotypes O1, O2, O18 and O78 are preferentially associated with avian colibacillosis. The rfb gene cluster controlling O antigen synthesis is usually various among different E. coli serotypes. In present study, the rfb gene clusters of E. coli serotypes O1,...
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