Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Enterococci Isolated from Nestlings of Wild Birds Feeding in Supplementary Feeding Stations: The Case of the Canarian Egyptian Vulture
Margarita Rosa González-Martín,
Alejandro Suárez-Pérez,
Alejandro Álamo-Peña,
Carmen Valverde Tercedor,
Juan Alberto Corbera,
María Teresa Tejedor-Junco
Affiliations
Margarita Rosa González-Martín
Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paseo de Blas Cabrera Felipe “Físico” s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Alejandro Suárez-Pérez
Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paseo de Blas Cabrera Felipe “Físico” s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Alejandro Álamo-Peña
Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paseo de Blas Cabrera Felipe “Físico” s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Carmen Valverde Tercedor
Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paseo de Blas Cabrera Felipe “Físico” s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Juan Alberto Corbera
Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paseo de Blas Cabrera Felipe “Físico” s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
María Teresa Tejedor-Junco
Research Institute of Biomedical and Health Sciences, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Paseo de Blas Cabrera Felipe “Físico” s/n, 35016 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern worldwide, requiring a holistic “One Health” strategy to address the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. This study focused on Enterococci isolated from Canary Island Egyptian vulture chicks, an endangered species that feeds at supplementary feeding stations in the Canary Islands. Sampling and identification revealed the presence of several Enterococcus species, with a predominance of E. faecalis. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing showed resistance patterns, especially to important antibiotics such as quinolones, vancomycin, and linezolid. The prevalence of multidrug-resistant profiles was lower than that in other wild bird species. This study underscores the need for further research to understand the dynamics of antimicrobial resistance in wildlife and its implications for public health and conservation efforts, emphasizing the importance of a “One Health” approach to address this pressing problem.
