Antibiotic Surveillance and Rational Use in Special Populations: Enhancing Stewardship for Vulnerable Groups
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 December 2025 | Viewed by 45
Special Issue Editors
Interests: antibiotic stewardship; surveillance systems; special populations; rational use of antibiotics; infectious disease management
2. Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation U, AOU City of Health and Science, CTO Hospital, Via G. Zuretti 29, 10126 Turin, Italy
Interests: acute kidney injury; continuous renal replacement therapy; citrate anticoagulation; burns; polytrauma; septic shock
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents one of the most pressing challenges to public health, necessitating urgent action across all levels of healthcare and society. Among the most vulnerable to the impacts of AMR are special population groups, including children, the elderly, immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and those with chronic conditions. In these populations, the rational use of antibiotics becomes even more critical to ensure effective treatment outcomes while minimizing the risk of AMR.
This Special Issue aims to explore the intersection of antibiotic surveillance and rational use of antibiotics within these special populations, shedding light on both the unique challenges and the promising strategies for improving antimicrobial stewardship. Surveillance plays an important role in tracking antibiotic use patterns, identifying misuse or overuse, and informing targeted interventions.
However, effective antibiotic stewardship in these populations requires a tailored approach that considers factors such as pharmacokinetics, comorbidities, and sensitivity to infections. It is important to examine current surveillance systems in place, discuss their effectiveness, and propose ways to refine and expand these systems to ensure they meet the specific needs of these populations.
The importance of rational antibiotic use cannot be overstated. Not only does it directly affect patient outcomes, but it also plays a critical role in decreasing the growing threat of AMR globally. By focusing on the nuanced and diverse needs of special populations, this Special Issue contributes to ongoing efforts to enhance patient safety, protect public health, and promote the responsible use of antibiotics.
Dr. Phumzile P Skosana
Dr. Filippo Mariano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antibiotic stewardship
- surveillance systems
- special populations
- rational use of antibiotics
- infectious disease management
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