Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence of Foodborne Pathogens Resistance
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Antimicrobial Agents and Resistance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 76
Special Issue Editors
Interests: food safety; food quality; foodborne pathogens; antimicrobial resistance; biofilm in food industry; one health; zoonoses
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: food safety; foodborne pathogens; one health; antibiotic resistance; antimicrobial resistance; bacteriology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among foodborne pathogens represents one of the most pressing challenges to global health. Resistant and virulent microorganisms such as Escherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Campylobacter spp., Listeria monocytogenes, etc., compromise both food safety and therapeutic effectiveness, while their dissemination across the food chain highlights the inseparable connection between human, animal, and environmental health.
At the same time, the increasing use of antimicrobials in veterinary and agricultural settings contributes to the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains with zoonotic potential. The persistence of these bacteria in food processing environments, often enhanced by biofilm formation and the exchange of resistance genes, further amplifies the risk of cross-contamination and infection.
This Special Issue, entitled “Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence of Foodborne Pathogens” aims to integrate findings from microbiology, molecular epidemiology, and the One Health framework to better understand how resistance and virulence traits evolve, interact, and spread.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications covering, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Occurrence and characterization of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and identification of risk factors along the food chain;
- Molecular determinants of virulence and resistance in foodborne pathogens;
- Role of bacterial biofilms in persistence and transmission of antimicrobial resistance within food environments;
- Surveillance and comparative One Health studies linking antimicrobial use across sectors;
- Innovative strategies for antimicrobial stewardship and control in the food chain.
We hope this Special Issue will foster collaboration between microbiologists, veterinarians, clinicians, and food safety experts, contributing to sustainable approaches in combating antimicrobial resistance globally.
Dr. Adriana Morar
Guest Editor
Dr. Alexandra Ban-Cucerzan
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- foodborne pathogens
- one health
- virulence factors
- biofilm formation
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