Extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli (ExPEC) are facultative pathogens that are part of the
normal human intestinal flora. The ExPEC group includes uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC) …

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a gram-negative bacillus and resident of the normal intestinal
microbiota. However, some E. coli strains can cause diseases in humans, other mammals …

The One Health approach emphasizes the importance of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) as
a major concern both in public health and in food animal production systems. As a general …

Colibacillosis refers to any localized or systemic infection caused entirely or partly by avian
pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC), including colisepticemia, hemorrhagic septicemia …

Escherichia coli sequence type 131 (ST131) has emerged rapidly to become the most
prevalent extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli clones in circulation today. Previous …

For all microorganisms, acquisition of metal ions is essential for survival in the environment
or in their infected host. Metal ions are required in many biological processes as …

Chickens are the most common birds on Earth and colibacillosis is among the most common
diseases affecting them. This major threat to animal welfare and safe sustainable food …

Enteric pathogens such as Salmonella enterica cause significant morbidity and mortality. S.
enterica serovars are a diverse group of pathogens that have evolved to survive in a wide …

Extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) strains are important pathogens that
cause diverse diseases in humans and poultry. Some E. coli isolates from chicken feces …

Bacterial plasmids are self-replicating, extrachromosomal elements that are key agents of
change in microbial populations. They promote the dissemination of a variety of traits …