Antibiotic-Resistance, Determinants, Prevention, Clinical Implications and Stewardship

Dear Colleagues,

As the incidence of bacterial resistance to antibiotics continues to increase, multi-faceted research is necessary to combat difficult-to-treat infections and improve patient outcomes. Characterization of bacterial antibiotic-resistant genotypes/phenotypes assists drug discovery and develomental research, guides clinicians to devise optimal therapy regimens, provides insights into infection prevention and control, as well as impacts stewardship policies. All of which are aspects contributing to better patient care. The following types of research would be applicable for this Special Issue:

• Basic laboratory or animal research focusing on antibiotic resistance among gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria: characterization, development or prevention
• Advances in diagnostic methodoligies for early detection of antibiotic-resistant genotypes and phenotypes
• Case reports describing novel antibiotic resistance mechanisms
• Surveillance studies detailing prevelance of antibiotic resistance
• Evaluation of stewardship policies and strategies
• Review articles summarizing recent literature pertaining to antibiotic resistance
• Clinical trials or retrospective analyses investigating treatment outcomes for patients with infections due to antibiotic resistant phenotypes  

Dr. Islam M Ghazi
Dr. Kamilia Abdelraouf
Guest Editors

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