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Virulence and antimicrobial resistance of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from passerine and psittacine birds.
Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A - 1 Jan 2016
Davies Y M, Cunha M P V, Oliveira M G X, Oliveira M C V, Philadelpho N, Romero D C, Milanelo L, Guimarães M B, Ferreira A J P, Moreno A M, Sá L R M, Knöbl T
Abstract excerpt
Klebsiella pneumoniae is considered one of the most important Gram-negative opportunistic pathogens. The contact between humans and birds poses health risks to both. The aim of this study was to investigate the resistance and virulence of K. pneumoniae isolates from psittacines and passerines, seized from illegal trade in Brazil. We analysed 32 strains isolated from birds of the orders Psittaciformes and...
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