Comparison of Fecal Antimicrobial Resistance Genes in Captive and Wild Asian Elephants.

ABSTRACT: The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is a flagship species of tropical rainforests, and it has generated much concern. In this case, the gut bacterial communities of captive and wild Asian elephants are particularly noteworthy. We aim to compare the differences in bacterial diversity and antibiotic resistance gene (ARG) subtypes in fecal samples of Asian elephants from different habitats, which may affect host health. Analyses reveal that differences in the dominant species of gut bacteria between captive and wild Asian elephants may result in significant differences in ARGs. Network analysis of bacterial communities in captive Asian elephants has identified potentially pathogenic species. Many negative correlations in network analysis suggest that different food sources may lead to

SUBMITTER: Cao K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10215966 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature