M. Muniesa

[ 1 ] - Expression and analysis of the complement resistant trait Iss, from E. coli strain χ1378 isolated from poultry colibacillosis in Iran

Avian pathogenic E. coli (APEC) is responsible for economic losses in all poultry farms. Certain virulence factors have been proposed as a means of controlling APEC infections, including some proteins to be used for vaccination. In the study we report here, one of the major virulence factors, the iss (increased serum survival) gene, from E. coli strain χ1378, isolated from poultry colibacillosi...