Epidemiology, Drug Resistance, and Virulence in Zoonotic Pathogens
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiotics in Animal Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 August 2025) | Viewed by 854
Special Issue Editors
2. Poultry Diagnostic and Research Center, Department of Population Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA
Interests: molecular basis of antimicrobial resistance and spread; bacterial adaptation and evolution; host-pathogen interactions
Interests: molecular epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance
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Dear Colleagues,
Zoonotic pathogens, responsible for diseases that naturally transmit between animals and humans, pose a significant public health concern due to their potential for widespread outbreaks. The emergence of drug resistance in these microorganisms exacerbates the challenge as traditional antimicrobial treatments become ineffective, leading to increased morbidity and mortality in both animals and humans. Similarly, an increase in the virulence of zoonotic pathogens is of great concern since highly virulent agents are often associated with higher transmission rates and greater illness severity. Considering the current antimicrobial crisis, a better understanding of the mechanisms driving virulence and drug resistance in zoonotic pathogens is essential for developing effective control and prevention strategies. Research in this field not only informs public health interventions but also guides policy decisions regarding antimicrobial use and wildlife management, aiming to mitigate the risks posed by these pathogens. Hence, this Special Issue seeks manuscripts documenting research on the development and spread of virulence and antimicrobial resistance among zoonotic pathogens. Both original research and review articles are welcome.
Dr. Sonsiray Alvarez-Narvaez
Dr. Laura Huber
Prof. Dr. Susan Sanchez
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- epidemiology
- molecular epidemiology
- virulence
- host–pathogen interactions
- zoonosis
- one health
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