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Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli - methods for improved diagnosis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 June 2015

H.C. KUNERT FILHO ,
D. CARVALHO ,
T.T. GRASSOTTI ,
B.D. SOARES ,
J.M. ROSSATO ,
A.C. CUNHA ,
K.C.T. BRITO ,
L.S. CAVALLI  and
B.G. BRITO
H.C. KUNERT FILHO
Affiliation:
FEPAGRO Animal Health – Institute of Veterinary Research 'Desidério Finamor' (IPVDF), Avian Health Laboratory & Technical Innovation (LSAIT), Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
D. CARVALHO
Affiliation:
FEPAGRO Animal Health – Institute of Veterinary Research 'Desidério Finamor' (IPVDF), Avian Health Laboratory & Technical Innovation (LSAIT), Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
T.T. GRASSOTTI
Affiliation:
FEPAGRO Animal Health – Institute of Veterinary Research 'Desidério Finamor' (IPVDF), Avian Health Laboratory & Technical Innovation (LSAIT), Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
B.D. SOARES
Affiliation:
FEPAGRO Animal Health – Institute of Veterinary Research 'Desidério Finamor' (IPVDF), Avian Health Laboratory & Technical Innovation (LSAIT), Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
J.M. ROSSATO
Affiliation:
FEPAGRO Animal Health – Institute of Veterinary Research 'Desidério Finamor' (IPVDF), Avian Health Laboratory & Technical Innovation (LSAIT), Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
A.C. CUNHA
Affiliation:
FEPAGRO Animal Health – Institute of Veterinary Research 'Desidério Finamor' (IPVDF), Avian Health Laboratory & Technical Innovation (LSAIT), Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
K.C.T. BRITO
Affiliation:
FEPAGRO Animal Health – Institute of Veterinary Research 'Desidério Finamor' (IPVDF), Avian Health Laboratory & Technical Innovation (LSAIT), Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
L.S. CAVALLI
Affiliation:
FEPAGRO Animal Health – Institute of Veterinary Research 'Desidério Finamor' (IPVDF), Avian Health Laboratory & Technical Innovation (LSAIT), Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
B.G. BRITO*
Affiliation:
FEPAGRO Animal Health – Institute of Veterinary Research 'Desidério Finamor' (IPVDF), Avian Health Laboratory & Technical Innovation (LSAIT), Eldorado do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
*
Corresponding author: benitobrito@gmail.com
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Abstract

Avian pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) cause extra intestinal disease in chickens, turkeys, and other avian species via respiratory tract infection, giving rise to typical signs related to colibacillosis, such as: septicaemia, enteritis, granulomas, omphalitis, sinusitis, airsacculitis, arthritis/synovitis, peritonitis, pericarditis, perihepatitis, cellulitis, and swollen head syndrome. Disease caused by APEC strains results in significant financial losses to the poultry industry worldwide. This review provides essential information on the diagnosis of APEC. The information cited in this review will elucidate the various forms of APEC diagnosis while demonstrating the, lack of a precise diagnosis of this strain. The diagnoses mentioned herein reinforce the necessity to make progress toward a more accurate diagnosis of APEC to contribute to its reduction in poultry flocks.

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Escherichia coliAPECdiagnosismethods
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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 71 , Issue 2 , June 2015 , pp. 249 - 258
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Copyright © World's Poultry Science Association 2015 

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