Although the rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in relation to
clinical settings, is causing concern in many regions of the globe, remote, extreme …

The proliferation of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the environment has potential negative
economic and health consequences. Thus, previous investigations have targeted wild …

Human presence in the Antarctic is increasing due to research activities and the rise in
tourism. These activities contribute a number of potentially hazardous substances. The aim …

This practical book provides an updated resource for the identification of bacteria found in
animals inhabiting the aquatic environment, illustrated with colour photos. It contains …

Antarctica is the most isolated continent on Earth, but it has not escaped the negative
impacts of human activity. The unique marine ecosystems of Antarctica and their endemic …

Salmonella bacteria, especially Salmonella enterica, serotype Typhimurium, are commonly
found in the intestine of wild birds. These organisms are maintained within bird populations …

This study surveyed the presence of bacterial pathogens in eight Swedish sewage treatment
plants (STPs), with four different treatment methods, focusing on detection of zoonotic …

Despite the enormous amount of data available on the importance of the gastrointestinal (GI)
microbiota in vertebrate (especially mammals), information on the GI microbiota of seabirds …

Antarctic birds are not beyond the effects of parasites or pathogens. However, potential
ecological consequences of wide-spread infections for bird populations in Antarctica have …

Reports of enteric bacteria in Antarctic wildlife have suggested its spread from people to
seabirds and seals, but evidence is scarce and fragmentary. We investigated the occurrence …