Looking for ESKAPE Bacteria: Occurrence and Phenotypic Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles in Wild Birds from Northern and Central Italy Sites.

ABSTRACT:

Background/objectives

Antimicrobial resistance is a critical global health challenge. Among resistant pathogens, the group of bacteria collectively referred to as ESKAPE (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp.) is of particular concern due to their ability to evade multiple classes of antimicrobials. This study aimed to investigate the occurrence and resistance patterns of ESKAPE bacteria in wild birds from Northern and Central Italy sites, and to assess the presence of other bacteria of public health relevance.

Methods

Cloacal swabs were collected from 141 wild birds. Samples were processed on selective and differential media, and bac

SUBMITTER: Grilli G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12561032 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature