Phenotypic Characterization of Oral Species from Eurasian Vultures: Pathogenic Potential and Antimicrobial Ability.

Due to poisoning and decline in the food resources of Eurasian vultures, there has been a rise in the number of Griffon () and Cinereous vultures () needing veterinary care. In captivity, vultures often develop oral and other infectious diseases which can affect their survival and the probability of reintroduction in the wild. Therefore, it is important to characterize relevant microbial species present in the oral cavity of vultures, such as spp.