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Linkage of virulence genes in isolates of E. coli from canine pyometra and feces of healthy bitches.
| Number of virulence genes per isolate | Number of E. coli isolates | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitches with pyometra | Healthy bitches | |||
| Uteri pus | Saliva | Feces | Feces | |
| None | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 23 |
| 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 13 |
| 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
