Current understanding and knowledge gaps regarding wildlife as reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a significant health issue, particularly in wildlife species. These species are a significant reservoir and route of spread for AMR, often causing resistance to antimicrobials important in veterinary and human medicine. Research has primarily focused on avian, terrestrial, aquatic, and marine species. Future work will need to prioritize which wildlife exacerbates and indicates AMR in domestic animals. However, decreasing prices and metagenomic sequencing can synergies with expanding wildlife viral disease surveillance. Improved understanding of wildlife impacts on veterinary and human healthcare may increase research funding and global equity. The article “Currents in One Health” by Vezeau and Kahn provides further details on AMR spread routes and mitigation actions.