Statistical analysis indicates the significant difference in carriage of virulence factors (based on a PCR survey) and lethal effects (Low LD50) with larvae inoculated with ST69 and ST127 strains.
Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) infections in poultry adversely affect health and production, with public health implications. This study assessed the potential of bioluminescence imag
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