Comparative pathogenesis of aerosol-induced colibacillosis reveals greater susceptibility in broiler chicks compared to layer chicks, with systemic clearance of bacteria but persistence in the bursa of Fabricius
Open Access
- 19 August 2025
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Avian Pathology
- Vol. 54 (6) , 810-822
Abstract
Broiler birds as compared to layers are more susceptible to avian colibacillosis.An aerosol challenge using an ilux2-APEC effectively evaluates disease pathogenesis.The ilux2-APEC persistently colonized the bursa of Fabricius after aerosol exposure.Keywords
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