Epidemiology and Surveillance of Foodborne Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance

Dear Colleagues,

Foodborne pathogens, even after amazing technological progress in the agriculture, livestock and food industry, continue to be a major public health issue, especially due to the increasing antimicrobial resistance in pathogens commonly transmitted by food. Surveillance of antimicrobial resistance bacteria permits the early detection of resistant strains, the identification of outbreaks and the implementation of public health measures. Surveillance data are also important for informing clinical therapy decisions.

WHO has issued guidance for the establishment of integrated surveillance systems of antimicrobial resistance in the foodborne bacteria by taking a One Health approach. Still, there is a diversity of surveillance systems in place and of specific outputs. The present Special Issue aims to address the variability of surveillance methods used (in humans and animals) and to summarize the most recent evidence on the evolution of antimicrobial resistance of foodborne pathogens, such as Campylobacter spp., Salmonella spp., Yersinia enterocolitica, pathogenic Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes. Finally, papers written under the prism of One Health, combining data from different data sources (human, food and animal), are welcomed, in order to have a more holistic view of the resistance of foodborne pathogens in different parts of the food chain. If serious foodborne outbreaks occur during the preparation period of this Special Issue, they are also welcomed to be presented.

Dr. Georgia Mandilara
Dr. Kassiani Mellou
Guest Editors

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