Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)—the ability of microorganisms to adapt and survive under
diverse chemical selection pressures—is influenced by complex interactions between …

Introduction Hospitals and wastewater are recognized hot spots for the selection and
dissemination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria to the environment, but the total participation of …

Background Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to global health, with its
spread intricately linked across human, animal, and environmental sectors. Revealing the …

With the growing threat of antibiotic resistance, researchers around the globe are seeking
alternatives to stem bacterial pathogenesis. One such alternative is bacteriocins, proteins …

Lower urinary tract, renal, and bloodstream infections caused by phylogroup B2
extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) are a leading cause of morbidity and …

Extraintestinal pathogenic Escherichia coli (ExPEC) are the most frequent cause of urinary
tract infections (UTIs) globally. Most studies of clinical E. coli isolates are selected based on …

The aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of plasmid-mediated colistin
resistance in domestic and imported meat and slaughter animals in the Czech Republic …

Wildlife human interactions within cities are becoming more common with consequences for
pathogen transmission and human health. Large gulls are opportunistic feeders, adapted to …

Antibiotic resistance is a current problem that significantly impacts overall health. The
dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) to urban areas primarily occurs through …

Wild animals have been implicated as reservoirs and even “melting pots” of pathogenic and
antimicrobial-resistant bacteria of concern to human health. Though Escherichia coli is …