From ecology to evolution: plasmid- and colicin-mediated persistence of antibiotic resistant Escherichia coli in gulls
Michaela Růžičková, Jana Palkovičová, Kristina Nešporová, Marketa Rysava, Rene Pariza, Šimon Krejčí, Ivan Literák, Monika Dolejská
This study tracks the long-term persistence of antibiotic-resistant E. coli in Caspian gulls, revealing plasmid-encoded traits and competitive dynamics that contribute to resistance maintenance in wildlife.
mSystems · Dec 29, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology