Antibiotic resistance is an emerging global problem. Wild animals are rarely exposed to
antibiotics and therefore low levels of antibiotic resistance are expected. However, the
growing interactions of these animals with humans and livestock may have a huge impact
on their bacterial flora. This study aimed to assess the levels of antibiotic resistance in
Escherichia coli isolated from widespread wild ungulates in Portugal. The interpretation of
inhibition zone diameters was performed according to clinical breakpoints and …