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Antibiotic Residues, Antimicrobial Resistance and Intervention Strategies of Foodborne Pathogens, 2nd Edition
edited by and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 11652 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic residues; antibiotic resistance genes; antimicrobial resistance; food safety; foodborne pathogen; intervention strategies; one health
Molecular Epidemiology and Mechanisms of Carbapenem Resistance in Clinical Gram-Negative Bacteria
edited by and José Manuel Ortiz De La Rosa
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8630 | Submission Open
Keywords: carbapenem resistance; Enterobacterales; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Acinetobacter baumannii; molecular epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance)
Emerging Topics in Clostridioides difficile Infection: A One Health Problem
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8228 | Submission Open
Keywords: clostridium difficile infection (CDI); antimicrobial resistance (AMR); antimicrobial prescribing; one health; laboratory studies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Revolutionizing Infection Treatment: Cutting-Edge Approaches in Antimicrobial Stewardship
edited by Jacob Myles Keck and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6863 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial stewardship; antimicrobial resistance; infection treatment optimization; rapid diagnostics; technology in healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Optimizing Antimicrobial Therapy in NICU Settings: Strategies and Implications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5524 | Submission Open
Keywords: neonatal ICU; antimicrobial stewardship; antimicrobial resistance; neonatal sepsis; biomarkers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Antimicrobial Prescribing, Population Use and Resistance, Impact in Global Health, 3rd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5030 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; social behavior; antibiotic resistance; social factors; attitudes; knowledge; practice; qualitative research; public health interventions; antibiotic prescription; community care
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Antimicrobial Bioactives from Invertebrates submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3515 | Submission Open
Keywords: invertebrates; bioactive compounds; antimicrobials; antibacterial activity; marine invertebrates; insects; worms; crustaceans; mollusks
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Fungal Metabolites and Synthetic Derivatives: Antimicrobial Properties Toward Microbial Pathogens submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3295 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; fungal metabolites; synthetic derivatives; antifungal agents; bioactive compounds
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungi and Their Metabolites)
Periprosthetic Joint Infection: Understanding the Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
edited by Saad Tarabichi, Mark J. Spangehl and Joshua S. Bingham
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2768 | Submission Open
Keywords: periprosthetic joint infection; diagnosis; epidemiology; pathogenesis; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Essential Oils as Natural Antimicrobials: Extraction, Characterization, and Synergistic Applications submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2555 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural antimicrobials; biofilm eradication; mechanism of action; synergism; antagonism; cytotoxicity; compound isolation; membrane interaction; enzymatic inhibition; DNA interaction; oxidative stress
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant-Derived Antibiotics)
Structure and Function of Antimicrobial Peptides
edited by Daniel Balleza and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2226 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial peptides; natural peptides; lipidomics; synergistic action; bioactivity mechanisms; structure reconfiguration
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Peptides)
The Discovery of Novel Antimicrobial Agents to Combat Infections
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1834 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobials; resistance; bacteriophage; virulence; structure; PD/PK; bacteria; virus; fungus
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Antibiotic Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine
edited by Tiana Florea, and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1648 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial stewardship; antibiotics; animals; sustainability; drugs; antimicrobial resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Genomic Surveillance of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
edited by Linzy Elton
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1195 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; sequencing; genomics; surveillance; mobile genetic elements; multi-drug-resistant organisms; One Health; metagenomics; whole-genome sequencing
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance)
Molecular Epidemiology and Antibiotic Resistance in MRSA: Recent Advances in Surveillance and Control
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1184 | Submission Open
Keywords: Staphylococcus aureus; methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA); hospital-associated MRSA (HA-MRSA); antimicrobial resistance; molecular epidemiology; evolution of resistance; surveillance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance)
Animal-Origin Bacteria: Diversity, Pathogenicity and Antimicrobial Resistance submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 724 | Submission Open
Keywords: AMR; virulence; bacteria; zoonosis; companion animals; alternative therapy; food-producing animals; exotic animals; wildlife; One Health
Antimicrobial Activity of Natural Products and Plants Extracts, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 513 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; plant extracts; bioactive compounds; phytoconstituents; antibacterial efficacy; in vitro screening; in vivo evaluation; antibiofilm; anti-quorum
(This special issue belongs to the Section Plant-Derived Antibiotics)
Challenges of Antibiotic Resistance: Biofilms and Anti-Biofilm Agents submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 496 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic resistance; biofilms; quorum sensing; virulence factors; resistance mechanisms; antibiofilm agents; natural compounds; synthetic drugs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiofilm Strategies)
Resistance and Evolving Biology in Mycobacteria: Multidisciplinarity as a Contemporary Approach
edited by and Dragana Vukovic
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 381 | Submission Open
Keywords: tuberculosis; drug resistance; evolutionary biology; pathogen-host interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Antimicrobial Peptides (AMPs) Against Human Pathogens
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 308 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial peptides (AMPs); mechanisms; structure– function relationships; synthetic and bioengineered peptides
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Peptides)
Antimicrobial Activity of Medical Materials, 2nd Edition
edited by Tânia Grainha and Susana Lopes
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 214 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial surfaces; copper; silver; surface functionalization/modifications; biofilm prevention; medical textiles; efficiency
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Materials and Surfaces)
The Use of Systemic and Topical Antibiotics in Dentistry: Challenges and Future Perspectives submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 208 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotics; apical abscess; apical periodontitis; endodontic infection; periapical disease; mouth diseases; topical antibiotics; antimicrobial approaches
Antimicrobial Resistance and Intervention Strategies in Intestinal Pathogens: A One Health Approach
edited by Gaetano Iaquinto
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 187 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; antimicrobial resistance; multi-drug resistance; immunomodulatory activity; cytokines; gut microbiota; new antibiotics research; new vaccines; faecal microbiota transplantation; infection prevention
Rethinking Mild Infections: The Role of Natural Products in Antimicrobial Stewardship
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: natural products; herbal products; phytopharmaceutical; antimicrobial resistance; respiratory tract infections; urinary tract infections
Antimicrobial Nanomaterials: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives
edited by and Daniela Santo
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial nanomaterials; metal and metal oxide nanoparticles and nanocomposites; carbon-based nanomaterials; polymeric and hybrid nanostructures; photocatalytic nanomaterials; multifunctional antimicrobial coatings; antimicrobial mechanisms of action; biocompatibility and toxicity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Materials and Surfaces)
Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals and Animal Products and Its Environmental Transmission Aspects, Second Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; One Health; AMR dissemination in the environment; antibiotics in animals; foodborne pathogens; animal products
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics in Animal Health)
Antibiotic Resistance Genes: Mechanisms, Evolution and Dissemination submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 82 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic resistance genes; transposons; integrons; gene transfer; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance)
Antimicrobial Therapeutics for Bone and Periprosthetic Joint Infection, 2nd Edition submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: osteomyelitis; diabetic foot osteomyelitis; periprosthetic joint infections; antimicrobial therapy; recurrence; persistence; biofilm
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Antimicrobial Resistance in Veterinary Pathogens: Phenotypic Surveillance, Genomic Epidemiology, and Control Measures submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 44 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; veterinary pathogens; phenotypic surveillance; genomic epidemiology; resistance genes; alternative control strategies; One Health
The Emerging Threat of Drug Resistance in Fungal Pathogens: Challenges and Management submission deadline 1 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 42 | Submission Open
Keywords: drug resistance; antifungal; fungal diseases; aspergillosis; cryptococcosis; candidiasis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungi and Their Metabolites)
The Antimicrobial Activity of Metal-Based Nanoparticles
edited by Suzan Pantaroto de Vasconcellos
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2365 | Submission Open
Keywords: metal-nanoparticle; microbicide; virucide; phytopathogens; disinfectant; synthesis; antibiotic resistance
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Materials and Surfaces)
Antimicrobial Therapy in Oral Diseases, 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral; antibiotic; antiseptic; tooth; periodontium; dental caries; implant; healing; cell; biomaterials; periodontitis; biocompatibility; toxicity; periodontology; periodontal pocket; bacteria; nonsurgical treatment; oral surgery; clinical trial
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Matthew E. Falagas: Antimicrobial Resistance and the Treatment of Complex Infections submission deadline 16 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 57 | Submission Open
Keywords: Acinetobacter baumannii; antimicrobial resistance; aztreonam– avibactam; carbapenemase; cefiderocol; colistin; Enterobacterales; fosfomycin; Klebsiella pneumonia; metallo β -lactamase; Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Antimicrobials Agents: Latest Advances and Prospects
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 31856 | Submission Open
Keywords: multidrug-resistant pathogens; infectious diseases; antibiotic resistance; new antimicrobials; drug development; antimicrobial activity; structure– activity relationship (SAR); antimicrobial therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Diagnosis and Antimicrobial Therapy of Osteoarticular Infection
edited by Janet D. Conway
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 20487 | Submission Open
Keywords: bone infection; joint infection; periprosthetic joint infection; orthopaedic infection; orthopedic infection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Diagnostics, Antibiotic Usage and Surgery Related Techniques in Prevention and Treatment of Prosthetic Joint and Implant Related Infections submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6829 | Submission Open
Keywords: periprosthetic joint infection; implant-related infection; antibiotics; spacer; diagnosis; septic revision arthroplasty; irrigation; debridement
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
Discovery and Development of Novel Antibacterial Agents—2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6423 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic discovery; antibacterial target; mode of action; natural product
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Antibacterial and Antivirulence Drugs, 2nd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6061 | Submission Open
Keywords: pharmacokinetics; pharmacodynamics; clinical trials; antimicrobial resistance; antibacterials; antivirulence drugs; pathoblockers; antimicrobial use; drug utilization studies; PK/PD modeling; PBPK-modeling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Drugs)
Antibiotics: Utilization, Resistance, and Infection Prevention submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 5226 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial stewardship; infection prevention; antibiotic stewardship programs; antimicrobial resistance mechanisms; infection control; rapid diagnostics; public health and AMR; antibiotic alternatives; surveillance systems
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship)
A Themed Issue in Honor of Dr. Lynne V. McFarland—Clostridioides difficile Infection and Impact of Antibiotics on the Intestinal Microbiome
edited by Ellie J. C. Goldstein and Shan Goh
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3759 | Submission Open
Keywords: Clostridioides difficile infections; intestinal microbiome; infection control practices; antibiotic complications; probiotics; live biotherapeutic products; treatment; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotic Therapy in Infectious Diseases)
New Drugs, Innovative Antimicrobial Approaches, and Optimized Dosages: Bridging Research and Clinical Practice
edited by , Rocío Álvarez-Marín and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3012 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotics; antivirals; pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics; clinical evaluation; experimental studies; new antimicrobial approaches
Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Control Strategies in Critical Care submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2456 | Submission Open
Keywords: infection prevention; critical care; sepsis; stewardship practices
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics Use and Antimicrobial Stewardship)
Antibiotic Utilization and Resistance Patterns in Perioperative and Surgical Settings
edited by Massimo Sartelli
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2207 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; surgical antibiotic prophylaxis; antibiotic therapy
Recent Developments in Antimicrobial Resistance Epidemiology and Antimicrobial Therapy for Clinically Relevant Bacteria
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 960 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance mechanisms; antimicrobial resistance detection; antimicrobial resistance epidemiology; antimicrobial treatment; MDR; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Acinetobacter baumannii; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; MRSA; VRE
Novel Approaches to Prevent and Combat Antimicrobial Resistance
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 868 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial peptides; novel antibiotics screening; phage therapy; fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT); dietary and functional food interventions; AMR prevention strategies
Mastitis: Causative Agents, Drug Resistance, and Treatment Approaches—2nd Edition
edited by , and Heinrich Neubauer
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 839 | Submission Open
Keywords: mastitis; etiology; multi-drug resistance; alternative bovine mastitis treatment; WGS
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antibiotics in Animal Health)
Advanced Antimicrobial and Bioactive Coatings for Broad-Spectrum Protection submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 409 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial coatings; bioactive surfaces; smart coatings for health; broad-spectrum antimicrobial materials; nanotechnology in antimicrobial coatings; disinfectant-compatible coatings; surface functionalization for microbial control; sustainable antimicrobial strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Materials and Surfaces)
Natural Compounds as Antimicrobial Agents, 3rd Edition
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 404 | Submission Open
Keywords: new natural antimicrobial compounds; antimicrobial effects; clinical applications; animal production applications; antifungal properties; antiviral properties; food applications; new formulations; antibacterial mechanisms; antifungal mechanisms; MICs; activity as disinfectants; activity against biofilms; effects on transcriptomics; combination with other antimicrobials; global microbiome changes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Novel Antimicrobial Agents)
Biosynthesis, Antimicrobial Activity, and Therapeutics Development of Novel Peptides
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open
Keywords: peptide biosynthesis; novel antimicrobial peptides; antibiotic resistance; improvement of biological stability; optimization of drug delivery systems; immune regulation; AI-driven peptide design; innovation in the field of biomedicine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Antimicrobial Peptides)
Molecular Characterization of Gram-Negative Bacteria: Antimicrobial Resistance, Virulence and Epidemiology, 2nd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 179 | Submission Open
Keywords: Gram-negative bacteria; virulence factors; antimicrobial resistance; molecular epidemiology; Klebsiella pneumoniae; Pseudomonas aeruginosa; Acinetobacter baumannii
(This special issue belongs to the Section Mechanism and Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance)
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