Antibiotics: Utilization, Resistance, and Infection Prevention
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 2145
Special Issue Editors
2. School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
Interests: infectious diseases; epidemiology; health systems; health policy; limited-resource settings
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2. Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Interests: infectious diseases; clinical microbiology; tuberculosis; hepatitis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The use of, and resistance to, antibiotics are two of the most pressing challenges in modern medicine, posing a significant threat to public health worldwide. While antibiotics have revolutionized the treatment of infectious diseases, the overuse and misuse of these drugs have led to the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), making previously treatable infections increasingly difficult to manage. This has led to a critical need for innovative strategies in infection prevention, as well as novel approaches to optimizing antibiotic use and curbing the spread of resistance.
In this Special Issue, we will explore the multifaceted relationships among antibiotic use, resistance development, and infection prevention strategies. We invite submissions that address various aspects of AMR, including its mechanisms, transmission dynamics, and global impact. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the role of antibiotic stewardship programs, the development and implementation of infection prevention protocols in healthcare settings, and the evaluation of novel antibiotics or alternative treatments. Additionally, we invite the submission of research exploring the impact of antibiotic use in agriculture, veterinary medicine, and the environment on resistance patterns. Furthermore, we welcome studies focusing on the molecular mechanisms of resistance, the role of diagnostic tools in guiding antibiotic therapies, and strategies for improving public awareness and education on antibiotic use. We are also interested in the integration of innovative technologies, such as rapid diagnostics and surveillance systems, to help optimize treatment regimens and reduce unnecessary antibiotic consumption. Our goal for this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive overview of current research and best practices, facilitating a deeper understanding of how to balance the need for effective antibiotics with the need to preserve their efficacy for future generations. We hope to inspire further investigation and the development of novel strategies to combat antibiotic resistance and improve infection prevention globally. We look forward to receiving your contributions to this important field of study.
Dr. Tapfumanei Mashe from the World Health Organization (Zimbabwe) will collaborate in supporting this Special Issue.
Dr. Tafadzwa Dzinamarira
Prof. Dr. Claude Mambo Muvunyi
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Antibiotics is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- antibiotic resistance
- antimicrobial stewardship
- infection prevention
- antibiotic stewardship programs
- antimicrobial resistance mechanisms
- infection control
- rapid diagnostics
- public health and AMR
- antibiotic alternatives
- surveillance systems
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