Antimicrobial Resistance: Genetic Mechanisms, Emerging Trends, and Pathogen Risks in Food Safety
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2025) | Viewed by 607
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food microbiology; antimicrobial resistance; genetics
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Interests: microbial food safety; foodborne pathogenic bacteria; molecular methods; genomics; milk and dairy products
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Interests: lactic acid bacteria; probiotics; functional foods; dairy products; meat products; bacterial genetics; genomics; metagenomics; bacteriocins
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health concern, particularly in the context of food safety. The misuse and overuse of antibiotics in agriculture and food production have accelerated the development of resistant pathogens. Understanding the genetic mechanisms underlying AMR, such as horizontal gene transfer, mutation, and selection pressure, is vital to developing strategies that mitigate its spread. Emerging trends highlight the growing presence of resistant bacteria in food chains, threatening public health by increasing the risk of treatment failure in infections caused by foodborne pathogens. Identifying key resistance genes and monitoring their prevalence in food systems allows for better regulation of antibiotic use and implementation of effective preventive measures.
This Special Issue aims to explore the genetic mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, monitor emerging trends in resistant pathogens, and assess their risks in food safety to inform effective mitigation strategies and promote public health. Addressing AMR in food safety requires a multidisciplinary approach involving food producers, regulatory agencies, and researchers. Ensuring the safety of the food supply is essential to controlling the spread of resistant pathogens and protecting human and animal health. In this context, we are pleased to invite you to contribute to further extension of the current knowledge in this highly important field.
All original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Genetic mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance.
- Understanding resistance genes, mutation processes, and horizontal gene transfer. Emerging trends in antimicrobial resistance.
- Monitoring resistant bacteria in food production and food supply chains. Pathogen risks in food safety.
- Evaluating the impact of resistant foodborne pathogens on public health. Antibiotic use and regulation.
- Studying the role of antibiotics in agriculture and developing appropriate regulatory strategies. Preventive and mitigation strategies.
- Designing interventions to reduce the spread of resistant pathogens. Surveillance and detection methods.
- Advancing techniques for early detection and tracking of AMR in food systems.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Alexandra Tǎbǎran
Guest Editor Assistant
Dr. Vincenzina Fusco
Dr. Konstantinos Papadimitriou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- food safety
- pathogens
- genes
- prevalence
- risk
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