First Insights on Resistance and Virulence Potential of Escherichia coli from Captive Birds of Prey in Portugal.

ABSTRACT: Captive birds of prey are often used for pest control in urban areas, while also participating in falconry exhibitions. Traveling across the country, these birds may represent a public health concern as they can host pathogenic and zoonotic agents and share the same environment as humans and synanthropic species. In this work, Escherichia coli from the cloacal samples of 27 captive birds of prey were characterized to determine their pathogenic potential. Isolates were clustered through ERIC-PCR fingerprinting, and the phylogenetic groups were assessed using a quadruplex PCR method. Their virulence and resistance profile against nine antibiotics were determined, as well as the isolates' ability to produce extended-spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs). The 84 original isolates were grouped i

SUBMITTER: Magalhaes R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11117282 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature