Table 1 The origin and characteristics of the 607 studied E. coli isolates
Animal origin | Province(s) | Year of isolation | Pathotype/commensal (Number) |
|---|---|---|---|
Broiler chickens | Semnan | 2014–2016 | APECa (183) |
Ostrich | Semnan Gilan Yazd | 2012–2016 | Fecal (70) Septicemic (35) |
Pigeon | Tehran Semnan Khorasan Mazandaran | 2012–2014 | STECb (33) |
Bovine Mastitis | Semnan Tehran | 2012–2015 | MPECc (36) |
Cattle | Tehran Semnan Golestan Khorasan | 2008–2016 | STEC (94) |
Sheep | Semnan Khuzestan Kerman Fars | 2013–2016 | STEC (51) Commensal (31) |
Dog | Semnan Tehran | 2010–2011 | Commensal (74) |