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Genomic analysis of Escherichia coli strains isolated from diseased chicken in the Czech Republic.
BMC veterinary research - 10 Jun 2020
Papouskova Aneta, Masarikova Martina, Valcek Adam, Senk David, Cejkova Darina, Jahodarova Eva, Cizek Alois
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BACKGROUND: Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) can cause various extraintestinal infections in poultry, resulting in massive economic losses in poultry industry. In addition, some avian E. coli strains may have zoonotic potential, making poultry a possible source of infection for humans. Due to its extreme genetic diversity, this pathotype remains poorly defined. This study aimed to investigate the...
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