Identification of Virulence-Associated Markers in Escherichia Coli Isolated from Captive Red-Browed Amazon Parrot (Amazona Rhodocorytha)

Due to the genetic similarity of pathogenic Escherichia coli isolated from birds and pathotypes human origin, it is suggested that they have a common ancestor may exchange virulence-associated genes. This study aimed detect genes in E. strains Red-browed Amazon parrot (Amazona rhodocorytha) kept at conservation institute Brazil. High variability virulence was observed, since 12 profiles were found among 14 strains. The number single ranged 5 22 out 33 tested, only one strain did not present any Regarding adhesion genes, most presented two five crlA (85.7%) fimC frequent. Frequencies similar for invasion iron acquisition Variations observed serum resistance toxin-related Some parrots are commonly associated with including newborn meningitis coli, uropathogenic sepsis-associated coli. It noteworthy some these majority analyzed Our results indicate detected clinically healthy can be potential reservoirs several These transmitted other strains, those affect humans. high extraintestinal