Genomic analysis of Salmonella Heidelberg isolated from the Brazilian poultry farms.

ABSTRACT: The rapid expansion of broiler chicken production in Brazil has presented significant sanitation challenges within the poultry industry. Among these challenges, Salmonella enterica subsp. enterica serotype Heidelberg stands as a contributor to global salmonellosis outbreaks. This study analyzed 13 draft genomes of Salmonella Heidelberg isolated from the pre-slaughter broiler chickens farms in Brazil. By conducting in silico analysis of these genomes, the study investigated genome similarity based on single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and identified genes encoding resistance to antimicrobials, sanitizers, and virulence factors. Furthermore, mobile genetic elements (MGE) were identified to assess their potential role in propagating genes through horizontal gene transfer. A risk classific

SUBMITTER: Cardoso EM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11711797 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature