Antibiotic resistance assessment in bacteria isolated in migratory Passeriformes transiting through the Metaponto territory (Basilicata, Italy)

Antibiotic resistance assessment in bacteria isolated in migratory Passeriformes transiting through the Metaponto territory (Basilicata, Italy)

Abstract Background Wild birds are considered to be reservoirs of human enteric pathogens and vectors of antimicrobial resistance dissemination in the environment. During their annual migration, they play a potential role in the epidemiology of human associated zoonoses. The aim of this study was to...

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Main Authors: Maria Foti, Antonietta Mascetti, Vittorio Fisichella, Egidio Fulco, Bianca Maria Orlandella, Francesco Lo Piccolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-10-01
Series:Avian Research
Subjects:
Passeriformes
Cloacal swabs
Bacteriological test
Antimicrobial resistance
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40657-017-0085-2

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