Identification and antimicrobial resistance profile in bacteria isolated from Brown Aracari (Pteroglossus castanotis australis) – case report

Abstract

Studies involving Brown Aracari (Pteroglossus castanotis australis) are scarce due to the difficulty in studying free-living species without human interference, the works available in the literature are generally on animals in captivity. Free-living wild birds can be considered reservoirs of microorganisms carrying bacterial multi-resistance, which can become a serious problem in terms of unique health. The aim of this study was to identify the microorganisms and evaluate the profile of resistance to conventional antimicrobials in a free-living Brown Aracari (P. c. australis) in a border region in the state of Paraná, Brazil.