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Draft genome sequence of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli F14E isolated from a captive common peacock with

Khaled Hassan Shuvo1, Tima Tisa Mallick1, Naim Siddique1

  • 1Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Laboratory, Department of Gynecology, Obstetrics and Reproductive Health, Gazipur Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

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The genome of multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli F14E was sequenced. This strain was isolated from a peacock with colisepticemia, offering insights into avian bacterial infections.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Genomics
  • Veterinary Science

Background:

  • Escherichia coli is a common bacterium that can cause disease in various animals.
  • Multidrug resistance in bacteria poses a significant threat to animal and human health.
  • Colisepticemia is a serious bacterial infection affecting birds.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To perform a draft genome sequencing of a multidrug-resistant Escherichia coli strain (F14E).
  • To analyze the genomic characteristics of E. coli F14E isolated from a peacock with colisepticemia.

Main Methods:

  • Whole-genome sequencing of Escherichia coli F14E.
  • Bioinformatic analysis of the assembled genome sequence.
  • Assessment of genome completeness and GC content.

Main Results:

  • The draft genome sequence of E. coli F14E was successfully assembled.
  • The genome comprises approximately 4.7 Mb across 130 contigs.
  • The genome exhibited 50.50% GC content and 99.27% completeness.

Conclusions:

  • This study provides the draft genome sequence of a multidrug-resistant E. coli strain from a peacock.
  • The genomic data can aid in understanding the evolution and transmission of antimicrobial resistance in avian pathogens.
Keywords:
E. colicolisepticemiadraft genomemultidrug-resistancepeacockvirulence factors

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