Epidemiology and Pathogenomics of the Corynebacterium Genus

A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2026 | Viewed by 29

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1. Institute of Biological Sciences, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte 31270-901, Brazil
2. Department of Animal Science, Federal University of Bahia, Av. Adhemar de Barros, 500, Salvador 40170-110, Brazil
Interests: animal health; veterinary microbiology; bacterial genetics; genomics; bioinformatics
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Dear Colleagues,

The genus Corynebacterium is highly significant, as it includes a diverse range of bacterial species that play crucial roles in both human health and industrial applications. In this Special Issue, we will focus specifically on human and animal health. The most well-known member of this genus in human health is Corynebacterium diphtheriae, the causative agent of diphtheria.

While C. diphtheriae is the primary concern, other Corynebacterium species are increasingly recognized as opportunistic pathogens, particularly in immunocompromised individuals or those with medical devices in place. These species can cause various infections, including

  • Bacteremia and sepsis (C. jeikeium, C. urealyticum);
  • Urinary tract infections (C. urealyticum);
  • Skin and soft tissue infections (C. striatum, C. jeikeium);
  • Respiratory infections (C. striatum, C. pseudodiphtheriticum);
  • Endocarditis.

Additionally, some species, such as C. ulcerans and C. pseudotuberculosis, are primarily pathogens in animals but can cause diphtheria-like illnesses or other infections in humans through contact with diseased animals or contaminated products.

In this Special Issue, we will bring together researchers working in omics to monitor the evolution of these bacteria. This evolution is influenced by factors such as declining vaccination rates and migratory movements. Our goal is to deepen our understanding of the mechanisms involved, which will aid in the development of new vaccines, diagnostics, and treatments.

Prof. Dr. Vasco Azevedo
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • Corynebacterium
  • epidemiology
  • genomics
  • diagnostic
  • vaccine
  • drugs

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