City Birds

A recent study has uncovered that urban birds, such as ducks and crows, could be significant carriers of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. This discovery suggests a pressing need for policymakers and health professionals to consider how these bacteria, also known as antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria, can spread beyond traditional hospital environments. Urban Birds as Reservoirs of AMR Bacteria Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria evolve to withstand the antibiotics that are typically used to eliminate them. The study found that birds living in close