Genetic Characterization of Antimicrobial Resistance under the One Health Approach
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 462
Special Issue Editors
2. BIOPOLIS Program in Genomics, Biodiversity and Land Planning, CIBIO, Campus de Vairão, Vairão, Portugal
3. CIBIO, Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, InBIO, Rede de Investigação em Biodi-versidade e Biologia Evolutiva, Laboratório Associado, Universidade do Porto, Vairão, Portugal
4. 1H-TOXRUN—One Health Toxicology Research Unit, University Institute of Health Sciences (IUCS), CESPU, Gandra, Portugal
Interests: antibiotic resistance; bacterial molecular and genomic epidemiology; mobile genetic elements; Enterobacterales; One Health approach; food safety
2. CIIMAR—Interdisciplinary Centre of Marine and Environmental Research, University of Porto, Terminal de 3 Cruzeiros do Porto de Leixões, Avenida General Norton de Matos, S/N, 4450-208 Matosinhos, Portugal
Interests: bacteria; Planctomycetota; antibiotic resistance; novel small molecules; new taxa; One Health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Microorganisms are vital for maintaining the health of humans, animals, plants, and the environment. However, some can cause infectious diseases, making the existence of effective antimicrobial agents crucial. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global concern exacerbated by the misuse and overuse of antimicrobials in human medicine, agriculture, and veterinary practices. This has led to the emergence and spread of resistant pathogens. AMR genes can be transferred between humans, animals, and the environment, demanding unified efforts and integrated approaches, such as those proposed under the One Health concept. The genetic characterization of AMR involves identifying and analyzing the genetic elements that confer resistance to antimicrobial agents in microorganisms. This process helps us to understand the mechanisms of resistance, track the spread of resistant genes, and develop strategies to combat AMR. Combining genetic characterization with the One Health approach enhances our ability to track and control the spread of resistance. This synergy ensures that interventions are effective across all domains, preserving the efficacy of antimicrobials for future generations. Together, these concepts provide a robust framework for understanding and addressing the complex challenge of AMR, ensuring a coordinated and informed response to this global threat.
Dr. Sandra M. Quinteira
Dr. Olga Maria Lage
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- multidrug-resistant bacteria
- resistance genes
- mobile genetic elements
- molecular mechanisms of resistance
- One Health
- epidemiology of AMR
- AMR surveillance
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