Antimicrobial Resistance in Foodborne Pathogens in Food and Food Animals
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2026 | Viewed by 814
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bacterial resistance; Escherichia coli; Pasteurella multocida ; poultry; Salmonella
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Interests: bacterial resistance; Escherichia coli ; Pasteurella multocida ; poultry; Salmonella
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria has raised global concern and represents a growing public health challenge. The rapid development of resistance to commonly used antimicrobials is primarily driven by the dissemination of resistance genes among bacteria, largely facilitated by horizontal gene transfer through mobile genetic elements. The presence of antimicrobial-resistant foodborne pathogens poses a direct threat to public health. Therefore, continuous monitoring of antimicrobial resistance requires a One Health approach, integrating human, animal, and environmental health perspectives to effectively control the spread of resistant pathogens across the food chain.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research manuscripts addressing diverse aspects of antimicrobial resistance in foodborne pathogens associated with food and food-producing animals. Studies covering surveillance, risk assessment, transmission dynamics, and control strategies are particularly encouraged. Studies exploring alternative approaches to mitigate antimicrobial resistance, including biocontrol agents and non-antibiotic interventions, are also within the scope. Other topics closely related to the theme of this Special Issue are welcome.
Dr. Karen Apellanis Borges
Dr. Thales Quedi Furian
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- foodborne pathogens
- food and food animals
- food safety
- One Health
- multidrug-resistant bacteria
- antimicrobial resistance genes
- mobile genetic elements
- pathways of antimicrobial resistance
- public health risk
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