Bacterial Zoonotic Infections: Epidemiology, Virulence Mechanisms, Antimicrobial Resistance and Antibiotic Treatment
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 February 2026 | Viewed by 31
Special Issue Editors
Interests: antimicrobial resistance; zoonotic infections; one health
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Zoonotic infections—diseases transmitted between animals and humans—represent a persistent and escalating public health threat worldwide. Among them, bacterial zoonotic infections make up a significant proportion of them due to their diverse reservoirs and wide geographic distribution and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Their complex epidemiology is driven by factors such as environmental change, globalization, and intensified animal–human interactions. Understanding the virulence mechanisms employed by these bacteria is essential for predicting pathogenicity and disease outcomes. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) further exacerbates the challenge of managing zoonotic infections. The widespread use of antibiotics in both human medicine and animal agriculture has accelerated the selection and dissemination of resistant strains. Zoonotic bacteria often act as reservoirs and vectors of resistance genes, complicating treatment and posing a significant threat to global health security.
Despite these challenges, antibiotic treatment remains a cornerstone of zoonotic disease management.
This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of the epidemiological patterns, molecular and cellular virulence strategies, mechanisms and surveillance of AMR of zoonotic bacteria, and current and emerging therapeutic approaches related to bacterial zoonotic infections. By integrating insights from microbiology, epidemiology, veterinary science, and clinical medicine, we hope to foster multidisciplinary collaboration and contribute to the development of more effective strategies for the prediction, prevention, and control of these critical diseases.
Dr. Rafael Vignoli
Dr. Inés Bado
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- zoonotic bacteria
- zoonotic infection
- one health
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