Drivers of Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance in Emerging and Re-Emerging Pathogens
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Genetic and Biochemical Studies of Antibiotic Activity and Resistance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 502
Special Issue Editors
Interests: AMR; microbiology; microbial ecology; pathogen dynamics; environmental and public health genomics; multi-omics; microbiome; microbial interactions; bioinformatics; AI/ML
Interests: AMR; microbiome; pathogen evolution; microbiology; xenobiotic interaction; public health; bioinformatics; genomics; multi-omics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and virulence among emerging and re-emerging pathogens poses a significant threat to global health. AMR is not limited to human health or clinical settings, but spans diverse environments in which pathogens, hosts, and various ecological forces intersect. These "hotspots" for the evolution of resistance and virulence include healthcare facilities, agricultural settings, urban wastewater systems, soil matrices, and aquatic ecosystems. Understanding the complexity of these interactions necessitates an innovative approach that provides a holistic view of AMR and virulence dynamics. This Special Issue, entitled “Drivers of Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance in Emerging and Re-Emerging Pathogens”, will explore the folliwng key areas: the ecological and environmental factors that contribute to the evolution and spread of pathogens with enhanced virulence and resistance profiles; the molecular and genetic mechanisms underlying virulence and AMR, including the role of mobile genetic elements, plasmids, and horizontal gene transfer; host–pathogen interactions that drive immune evasion and adaptation strategies; and innovative approaches that utilize advanced genomics tools, artificial intelligence, and machine learning technologies to monitor AMR hotspots and develop predictive models for understanding and mitigating this global threat. By addressing these critical aspects, this Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of the drivers of virulence and AMR, ultimately informing strategies to combat these urgent public health challenges.
Dr. Opeyemi U. Lawal
Dr. Ons Bouchami
Dr. Ingrid Maria Cecilia Rubin
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- AMR
- microbial pathogenesis
- microbial ecology
- pathogen dynamics
- genomic epidemiology
- multiomics
- microbial interactions
- AI/ML
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