RESUMO

Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) isolates from apparently healthy free range helmeted guineafowl were characterized. Most of them had a high frequency of virulence associated genes, multi drug resistance and high pathogenicity. We demonstrated that helmeted guineafowl have potential to transmit antibiotic resistant APEC to other species including humans.(AU)

Assuntos

Animais , Fatores de Virulência , Escherichia coli Extraintestinal Patogênica/virologia , Aves Domésticas/virologia , Infecções por Escherichia coli/veterinária