Whole genome sequencing reveals high genetic diversity, wide virulome and limited resistome among Escherichia spp. isolates in hunted wild boars in Sardinia

The objective of this study was to evaluate the E. coli microflora in hunted wild boars and further characterize the strains with Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) to assess the genetic relatedness and the presence of virulence and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes.