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This study aims to analyze the serotypes, phylogenetic background, virulence genes, and antibiotic resistance of APEC in Algeria.

November 18, 2025AnimalsOpen Access

Molecular Characterization and Antibiotic Resistance of Avian Pathogenic Escherichia coli (APEC) Isolates from Broiler Chickens in Algeria

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This study aims to analyze the serotypes, phylogenetic background, virulence genes, and antibiotic resistance of APEC in Algeria.
Isolated 98 APEC strains from chickens with colibacillosis signs between 2019 and 2020.
Conducted O-serotyping to identify predominant serotypes and classified isolates into phylogenetic groups.
Analyzed 31 virulence genes and antibiotic resistance profiles using established microbiological methods.
Predominant serotypes identified were O157 (20.41%) and O78 (11.22%).
High occurrence of virulence genes like mat, crlA, and yijP (100%, 98.98%) observed.
92.86% of isolates showed resistance to three or more antibiotics, with ampicillin resistance at 97.96%.

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Randomized trial identifies antibiotic resistance and virulence genes in APEC from broilers in Algeria, highlighting health risks.

Boulbair et al. (2025) studied this question.

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