Surveillance and Detection of Antimicrobial Resistance: Tools and Trends
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editor
Interests: clinical pathology; molecular diagnosis; genome; epidemiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents one of the most formidable challenges facing global health today, threatening to reverse decades of medical advancement and compromise fundamental healthcare interventions. Robust surveillance systems and rapid, precise detection methodologies are essential in monitoring the emergence and dissemination of resistant pathogens, guiding evidence-based clinical practice, and informing strategic public health interventions.
This Special Issue will present cutting-edge advances and emerging trends in AMR surveillance and detection across diverse environments, encompassing healthcare facilities, community settings, agricultural systems, and environmental reservoirs. We welcome contributions that explore innovative diagnostic technologies, laboratory-based and point-of-care detection platforms, genomic and proteomic surveillance approaches, and transformative digital health solutions including artificial intelligence and big data analytics.
Manuscripts exploring the translation of surveillance data into actionable public health strategies, as well as studies examining implementation challenges and global real-world applications of AMR detection systems, are particularly encouraged. Through this comprehensive platform, we aim to accelerate scientific progress in AMR control and promote interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and public health practitioners worldwide.
Prof. Dr. Hung-Sheng Shang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- surveillance systems
- pathogen detection
- rapid diagnostics
- genomic surveillance
- artificial intelligence
- point-of-care testing
- public health strategy
- molecular epidemiology
- big data analytics
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