Genomic Insights into Dissemination of Multi-Drug Resistance Pathogens
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editors
2. Department of Genetics and Biotechnology, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
3. LAQV-REQUIMTE, Department of Chemistry, NOVA School of Science and Technology, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
Interests: microbiology; One Health; antimicrobial resistance; biofilms; microbial genetics; infectious diseases
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2. Functional Genomics and Proteomics Unit, University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Vila Real, Portugal
3. LAQV@REQUIMTE, Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, Almada, Portugal
Interests: microbiology; One Health; antimicrobial resistance; biofilms; microbial genetics; infectious diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents a critical public health challenge, threatening the effectiveness of existing therapies and the control of infectious diseases. The advent of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and other genomic tools has revolutionized our ability to investigate the evolution, transmission, and persistence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens across human, animal, and environmental reservoirs. This Special Issue will gather original research and comprehensive reviews exploring genomic aspects of MDR pathogens, including, but not limited to, the identification of resistance genes, mobile genetic elements, virulence factors, and phylogenetic relationships.
We welcome studies focusing on genomic surveillance, One Health perspectives, and the role of horizontal gene transfer in resistance dissemination. Contributions involving emerging MDR clones, environmental and zoonotic reservoirs, and the integration of genomics into phenotypic data are particularly encouraged. This Special Issue will foster interdisciplinary collaboration and enhance our understanding of how MDR pathogens spread and evolve, ultimately supporting the development of effective containment and mitigation strategies.
Dr. Vanessa Silva
Dr. Gilberto Igrejas
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- genomic surveillance
- MDR
- gene transfer
- One Health
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