The nucleotide sequence of the genes, fanE and fanF of Escherichia coli K99 fimbriae.

Confirmed nucleotide sequence of fanF of Escherichia coli K99 fimbriae.

Frequency of selected virulence-associated genes in intestinal and extra-intestinal Escherichia coli isolates from chicken

Background: Although Escherichia coli (E. coli)is a part of intestinal normal microflora of warm-blooded animals, includingpoultry, outbreaks occur in poultry raised below standard sanitation and duringthe course of respiratory or immunosuppressive diseases. Avian pathogenic E.coli (APEC) harbors several genes associated with virulence andpathogenicity. APEC strains are responsible for some dis...

Passive protective effect of anti-K99 antibodies against enterotoxigenic E.coli infection in neonatal calves

BACKGROUND: BACKGROUND: Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) is the main causative agents of neonatal calf diarrhea. Passive transfer of antibodies that is derived from the dams of the calves through their colostrum plays an important role in disease prevention. OBJECTIVES: To determine the presence of natural specific antibodies against K99 antigen in dam’s serum and colostrum as well as in...

شناسایی ژن های فیمبریه در اشریشیاکلی جدا شده از عفونت ادراری و تعیین الگوی حساسیت آنت یبیوتیکی آنها

Background & Objectives: Escherichia coli is the most common agent of urinary tract infections, with P fimbriae as the most important virulence factor. Uropathogenic Escherichia coli expresses various types of adhesive genes such as P fimbriae and pyelonephritis-associated pili (PAP), which mediate the binding to the surface of epithelial cells in the urinary tract. This study aimed to iden...

Molecular Study of Phase Variation of Type 1 Fimbriae in Uropathogenic Escherichia coli O44 Serotypes during Touching with Solid Surfaces

Background & Aims: Type 1 fimbriae is the most common adhesion factor in urine tract infection. In this Study, presence of virulence genes in isolated strains of uropathogenic E.Coli, O serotyping and molecular detection of phase variation of type 1 fimbriae were assessed during solid surfaces exposure. Methods: Isolated E.coli from urine samples of patients were serotyped by using serologic me...