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Spread of avian pathogenic Escherichia coli ST117 O78:H4 in Nordic broiler production.
BMC genomics - 3 Jan 2017
Ronco Troels, Stegger Marc, Olsen Rikke Heidemann, Sekse Camilla, Nordstoga Anne Bang, Pohjanvirta Tarja, Lilje Berit, Lyhs Ulrike, Andersen Paal Skytt, Pedersen Karl
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BACKGROUND: Escherichia coli infections known as colibacillosis constitute a considerable challenge to poultry farmers worldwide, in terms of decreased animal welfare and production economy. Colibacillosis is caused by avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC). APEC strains are extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli and have in general been characterized as being a genetically diverse population. In the Nordic countries,...
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