Bacteria Isolated from Animals: Virulence, Characterization and Antimicrobial Resistance, 2nd Volume

Dear Colleagues,

The first volume of the Special Issue titled "Bacteria Isolated from Animals: Virulence, Characterization and Antimicrobial Resistance" was recently released. As the topic is still relevant in terms of both animal and human health, its exploration will be continued in the second volume. Antimicrobial use in animals contributes to the emergence of resistant strains of bacteria that can be transferred to humans through the food chain or direct contact. Of particular concern are multidrug-resistant strains of pathogenic bacteria called "Superbugs", which pose a global threat by causing infections that are difficult to treat and even lead to death. Monitoring the occurrence of resistant bacterial strains, especially pathogenic ones, combined with explaining the mechanisms of resistance is the basis for developing recommendations for infection control and rationalizing the use of antimicrobial substances in animal husbandry. These tasks are part of the European One Health Action Plan against antimicrobial resistance (COM/2017/0339).

We welcome studies on the comprehensive phenotypic and genotypic characterization of bacteria from livestock, companion and wild animals, as well as from food of animal origin, with a special focus on zoonotic pathogens. Researchers are encouraged to publish studies on the drug susceptibility of bacteria and their mechanisms of resistance and virulence, as well as studies on alternative methods of controlling bacterial infections in animals. We also accept studies on the antibiotic susceptibility of non-pathogenic bacteria inhabiting the mucous membranes of animals or food of animal origin. Such bacteria, while not causing infection, maybe a reservoir of resistance genes that can be transferred to other members of the microbiota, including opportunistic and pathogenic bacteria.

Prof. Dr. Renata Urban-Chmiel
Dr. Marta Dec
Dr. Dagmara Stępień-Pyśniak
Dr. Agnieszka Marek
Prof. Dr. Kinga Wieczorek
Guest Editors

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• bacteria
• antimicrobial resistance
• virulence
• infections
• animals