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Wildlife species provide clues to spread of antibiotic resistance in Africa

Warthogs walking next to people in a village

Warthogs live in villages and forage in human waste, perhaps fostering antibiotic resistance.

Credit: Kathleen Alexander


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Scientists Sarah Jobbins and Kathleen Alexander looking at notes in the lab

Scientists Sarah Jobbins and Kathleen Alexander evaluate antibiotic resistance.

Credit: Virginia Tech


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a hippo in water

Water species such as hippos have higher levels of antibiotic resistance than non-water species.

Credit: Kaitlin Vandewalle


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cattle on a road

Antibiotic resistance wasn't detected in cattle, although they live close to humans.

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hyena

Carnivores such as hyenas have higher levels of multi-drug resistance than omnivores or herbivores.

Credit: Claire Sanderson


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A group of elephants

Herbivores such as elephants have lower levels of multi-drug resistance.

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