European Wild Carnivores and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria: A Review
Antibiotic resistance is a global concern that affects not only human health but also the health of wildlife and the environment. Wildlife can serve as reservoirs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and antibiotics in veterinary medicine and agriculture can contribute to the development of resistance...
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| description | Antibiotic resistance is a global concern that affects not only human health but also the health of wildlife and the environment. Wildlife can serve as reservoirs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and antibiotics in veterinary medicine and agriculture can contribute to the development of resistance in these populations. Several European carnivore species, such as wolves, foxes, otters, and bears, can be exposed to antibiotics by consuming contaminated food, water, or other resources in their habitats. These animals can also be indirectly exposed to antibiotics through interactions with domestic animals and human activities in their environment. Antibiotic resistance in wildlife can harm ecosystem health and also impact human health indirectly through various pathways, including zoonotic disease transmission. Moreover, the spread of resistant bacteria in wildlife can complicate conservation efforts, as it can threaten already endangered species. This review aims to describe the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wild carnivores in Europe. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-389939fe33b14ce4831918bdbeb57b862023-12-22T13:48:01ZengMDPI AGAntibiotics2079-63822023-12-011212172510.3390/antibiotics12121725European Wild Carnivores and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria: A ReviewAndreia Garcês0Isabel Pires1Exotic and Wildlife Service from the Veterinary Hospital University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta dos Prados, 4500-801 Vila Real, PortugalCenter of Animal and Veterinary Science CECAV University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro, Quinta dos Prados, 4500-801 Vila Real, PortugalAntibiotic resistance is a global concern that affects not only human health but also the health of wildlife and the environment. Wildlife can serve as reservoirs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and antibiotics in veterinary medicine and agriculture can contribute to the development of resistance in these populations. Several European carnivore species, such as wolves, foxes, otters, and bears, can be exposed to antibiotics by consuming contaminated food, water, or other resources in their habitats. These animals can also be indirectly exposed to antibiotics through interactions with domestic animals and human activities in their environment. Antibiotic resistance in wildlife can harm ecosystem health and also impact human health indirectly through various pathways, including zoonotic disease transmission. Moreover, the spread of resistant bacteria in wildlife can complicate conservation efforts, as it can threaten already endangered species. This review aims to describe the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wild carnivores in Europe.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/12/12/1725mammalswildcarnivoresbacteriaantibioticscontamination |
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| title | European Wild Carnivores and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria: A Review |
| title_full | European Wild Carnivores and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria: A Review |
| title_fullStr | European Wild Carnivores and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | European Wild Carnivores and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria: A Review |
| title_short | European Wild Carnivores and Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria: A Review |
| title_sort | european wild carnivores and antibiotic resistant bacteria a review |
| topic | mammals wild carnivores bacteria antibiotics contamination |
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