Possible role of companion birds in one health implication of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from feces of captive wild birds

Authors

  • Bushra Nisar Khan 1Conservation Biology Lab, Institute of Zoology, University of Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan, College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, Key Laboratory of Zoological Systematics and Evolution, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
  • Amina Tufail 1,2,8 Conservation Biology Lab, Institute of Zoology, University of Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan, College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, Key Laboratory of Zoological Systematics and Evolution, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
  • Muhammad Junaid 1Conservation Biology Lab, Institute of Zoology, University of Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan, College of Life Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China, Key Laboratory of Zoological Systematics and Evolution, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
  • Fehmeeda Bibi 3Department of Zoology, University of Education Lahore, Multan Campus, Multan -Pakistan
  • Ayesha Aihetasham 4Entomology Lab, Institute of Zoology, University of the Punjab, Quaid-e-Azam Campus, Lahore, 54590, Pakistan
  • Farhat Batool 5Government College Women University Faislabad-Pakistan
  • Sana Urooj 6 Department of Fisheries ,Government of Punjab, Pakistan
  • Majida Maqbool 7Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, Faislabad-Pakistan
  • Song Gang 8Key Laboratory of Zoological Systematics and Evolution, Institute of Zoology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China.
  • Muhammad Umar Zafar Khan 9Institute of Microbiology,University of Agriculture Faisalabad Punjab Pakistan.
  • Muhammad Azhar 10Safari Zoo Lahore, Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department , Lahore-Pakistan
  • Gulbeena Saleem 11Department of Pathology, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Lahore-Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14634661

Keywords:

Zoonosis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Captive birds, One- health, Multidrug resistant

Abstract

Many zoonotic infections affect wild birds in captivity, primarily because companion birds pose a serious threat to their conservation. The faecal-oral cycle typically spreads zoonotic diseases. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a zoonotic pathogen, is responsible for many nosocomial infections in wild birds and is also a health risk to other birds and humans. The current research is to explore antibacterial resistance in P. aeruginosa and the significant role of companion birds as potential carriers of this pathogen. A total of 45 cloacal/fecal samples were collected from 20 bird species using swabs from Safari Zoo Lahore and Lahore Zoological Garden. The prevalence of P. aeruginosa at the aviary of Safari Zoo Lahore was 54%, and 67% at the Lake of Lahore Zoological Garden. The prevalence of P. aeruginosa between two different captive sites was not significant (P < 0.005). The isolated strains of P. aeruginosa showed 100% resistance to six antibiotics, which suggests that P. aeruginosa is MDR (multidrug resistant). We must consider the recurring transmission of P. aeruginosa from companion birds to captive birds, which can result in zoonosis and potentially affect the health of both the keepers and visitors at these two captive locations. Controlling the interaction between free-living birds and captive birds through the implementation of a proper management plan is crucial.

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2025-01-13

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Khan, B. N., Tufail, A. ., Junaid , M. ., Bibi, F., Aihetasham, A. ., Batool, F., Urooj, S., Maqbool, M. ., Gang, S., Khan, M. U. Z. ., Azhar, M. ., & Saleem, G. . (2025). Possible role of companion birds in one health implication of multidrug-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolated from feces of captive wild birds. Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity, 9(1), 262–279. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14634661

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