Advances in Antimicrobial Strategies to Control Listeria in Food and Clinical Settings
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 August 2025 | Viewed by 658
Special Issue Editor
Interests: food microbiology; foodborne pathogens; biofilms; cellular microbiology
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Dear Colleagues,
Listeria monocytogenes is a significant foodborne pathogen known for its resilience in diverse environments and its ability to cause severe illness, particularly in immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and the elderly. L. monocytogenes is frequently found in ready-to-eat foods, dairy products, and processed meats. Contamination of these foods can lead to outbreaks of listeriosis, a serious infection that can result in severe health complications and even death. This Special Issue will explore the latest innovations in antimicrobial approaches to manage and mitigate the risks associated with this persistent pathogen.
This Special Issue will cover a wide array of topics, including but not limited to the following:
- Natural and synthetic antimicrobial agents: Discoveries and applications of novel agents effective against Listeria. Examples include the use of bacteriophages, essential oils, and bacteriocins.
- Development and utilization of probiotic strains: Investigations into probiotic strains that can effectively prevent, inhibit, or reduce monocytogenes.
- Biofilms in Listeria and anti-biofilm strategies: Exploring the formation of biofilms by Listeria and innovative approaches to disrupt and prevent biofilm formation, including the use of new materials such as advanced polymer coatings and enzymatic treatments.
- Mechanisms of resistance: Understanding how Listeria develops resistance to current antimicrobials and exploring strategies to overcome these mechanisms.
- Regulatory and safety considerations: Evaluating the safety and regulatory aspects of implementing new antimicrobial strategies in food production and healthcare settings.
Dr. José Ramos Vivas
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Listeria monocytogenes
- antimicrobial agents
- biofilms
- probiotic strains
- mechanisms of resistance
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