Wildlife Is Overlooked in the Epidemiology of Medically Important Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Wild animals foraging in the human-influenced environment are colonized by bacteria with clinically important antibiotic resistance. The occurrence of such bacteria in wildlife is influenced by various biological, ecological, and geographical factors which have not yet been fully understood. More re...

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Published in:Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy 2019-08, Vol.63 (8)
Main Authors: Dolejska, Monika, Literak, Ivan
Format: Article
Language:English
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Animals, Wild
Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Summary:Wild animals foraging in the human-influenced environment are colonized by bacteria with clinically important antibiotic resistance. The occurrence of such bacteria in wildlife is influenced by various biological, ecological, and geographical factors which have not yet been fully understood. More research focusing on the human-animal-environmental interface and using novel approaches is required to understand the role of wild animals in the transmission of antibiotic resistance and to assess potential risks for the public health.
ISSN:0066-4804
1098-6596
DOI:10.1128/aac.01167-19