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Pathogenesis of avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC)

Forum: Recent Insights into APEC Pathogenesis and Control

Published on: 06/07/2012
Author/s : Lisa K. Nolan, DVM, PhD (Iowa State University), Catherine M. Logue, PhD, MIFST
THE ROLE OF PLASMIDS IN APEC´S BASIC BIOLOGY We have found that large plasmids (extrachromosomal ´accessory´ DNA present in some bacteria) are a defining trait of the APEC pathotype, occurring in ~80% of APEC and harboring many of the genes thought to be linked to APEC´s abilities to cause disease and resist therapy. Such plasmids are often transmissible to recipient bacte...
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06/07/2012 |

Very good informative article about APEC Pathogenesis and Control. Thanks

Pr Nadir Alloui
Poultry Science Division
Batna University
Algeria
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