Antimicrobial Resistance Genes and Antimicrobial Resistant Pathogens in Wildlife

Dear Colleagues,

Wildlife is an important resource for the planet that should be preserved and protected. The One Health concept pays particular attention to wild animals as the principal inhabitants of the environment and an important point of contact between the environment, domestic animals and humans. Many studies have focused on zoonotic diseases, with wildlife serving as reservoir and source of infectious agents. Additionally, wild animals could carry, maintain and spread antimicrobial-resistant microorganisms, including both pathogens and commensal bacteria. Wild animals are not directly exposed to antimicrobials, but they could come in contact with antimicrobials or antimicrobial-resistant bacteria as a consequence of environmental contamination due to human activities and livestock breeding. Unlike infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance does not usually present a direct problem for wild animals, but they can play an important role in spreading resistant bacteria to humans and domestic animals, even over long distances. On the other hand, wildlife could serve as a “sentinel” of antimicrobial resistance trends in a particular ecosystem. The aim of this Special Issue is to collect articles reporting on recent data relating to the presence and diffusion of antimicrobial resistance genes, antimicrobial-resistant pathogens and commensal microorganisms in wildlife. Original research manuscripts reporting new results on this topic are preferred, but review articles are also welcome.

Dr. Fabrizio Bertelloni
Guest Editor

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• bacteria
• pathogens
• commensal
• antimicrobial resistance
• antimicrobial resistance genes
• wildlife