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Complete genomes of 21 avian pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from colibacillosis cases in Georgia poultry

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: (APEC) causes colibacillosis in poultry, primarily from serogroups O1, O2, and O78. However, emerging APEC serogroups with unknown genomic characteristics were found. This study reports the complete genomes of 21 APEC strains isolated from colibacillosis cases in Georgia (GPEC), USA poultry.

Source: Microbiology Resource Announcements

DOI: 10.1128/mra.00186-26

Authors: Klao Runcharoon, Julia Ienes-Lima, Catherine M. Logue

Institution: University of Georgia

Language: English

Topic: Escherichia coli research studies

Subfield: Endocrinology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: National Institute of Food and Agriculture