ARAÚJO, J. L.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/6022282951660463; ARAÚJO, Jeann Leal de.
Resumo:
Raptors are carnivore birds represented by Diurnal raptors (Orders Falconiformes and
Accipitriformes) and Nocturnal raptors (Order Strigiformes), characterized by strong beaks and
claws. Twenty eight cloacal swabs were collected from 8 different species of captive diurnal
raptors from Paraiba State between 2010 and 2011. The aim of this study was the evaluation of
the antibiotic resistance of the isolates. The cloacal swab samples were submitted to bacterial
isolation, identification and, subsequently; antimicrobial susceptibility testing. Fifty three
among bacterial isolates were obtained from raptor population examined. The most prevalent
among the isolates were Escherichia coli (37,74%), Klebsiella spp (26,42%) and Salmonella
spp (24,53%). The highest percentage of sensibility was ahead Amoxacilin + Clavulanic acid,
whereas the most resistant percentage was checked against Tetraciclin. 79, 24% of all isolates
expressed resistance to one or more antimicrobials and by Disc-diffusion criteria, all samples
were negative for Extended-Spectrum Beta-lacatamasis (ESBL) production. In conclusion, it
can be seen the diurnal raptors may consist of an important source of zoonotic and multidrug
resistant pathogens dissemination.