Genomic Evidence of Multidrug-Resistant Salmonella in Wild Waterbirds from High-Andean Lakes of Ecuador
Nathaly Reyes, Christian Vinueza-Burgos, José Luis Medina-Santana, María Ishida, Brian D. Sauders, Deysi Anchatuña, Nivia Luzuriaga-Neira
This study identifies multidrug-resistant Salmonella in wild waterbirds from high-Andean lakes in Ecuador, showing genetic links to poultry isolates and highlighting the role of birds in spreading antibiotic resistance.
bioRxiv · Apr 11, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology