New Advancements in Clinical Microbiology: Surveillance, Diagnosis, and Treatment
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 378
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Interests: antimicrobial resistance; whole-genome sequencing; genomic epidemiology
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Interests: environmental microbiology; antimicrobial resistance; whole-genome sequence-based analysis
Interests: environmental chemistry; antimicrobial resistance; water analysis
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2. Department of Internal Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
Interests: veterinary microbiology; antimicrobial resistance; One Health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Clinical microbiology has experienced significant advancements in surveillance, diagnostic methodologies, and treatment strategies, profoundly enhancing our capacity to manage infectious diseases. Innovations in molecular diagnostics, genomic sequencing, and bioinformatics have revolutionized pathogen detection and characterization, leading to more precise and timely interventions. These developments have not only improved patient outcomes but also bolstered our preparedness against emerging infectious threats.
This Special Issue, "New Advancements in Clinical Microbiology: Surveillance, Diagnosis, and Treatment", aims at exploring the latest developments in the field. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and communications encompassing varied aspects of pathogen detection, surveillance, and evolution, including, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Innovations in Diagnostic Techniques: Exploring rapid molecular assays, point-of-care tests, and metagenomic sequencing to enhance the detection and identification of resistant pathogens.
- Genomic Insights into Antimicrobial Resistance Mechanisms: Utilizing whole-genome sequencing to uncover genetic factors contributing to antimicrobial resistance, facilitating the development of targeted therapies.
- Bioinformatics in Surveillance and Prediction: Employing artificial intelligence tools to analyze genomic data, predict resistance patterns, and inform public health strategies.
- Clinical Implications and Treatment Strategies: Assessing the impact of antimicrobial resistance on clinical outcomes and evaluating novel therapeutic approaches, including combination therapies and antimicrobial stewardship programs.
- Environmental factors and their impact on clinical microbiology and infectious diseases.
Prof. Dr. Zhi Ruan
Dr. João Pedro Rueda Furlan
Dr. William Ricardo Calero-Cáceres
Dr. Fábio P. Sellera
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- clinical microbiology
- surveillance
- diagnostic methodologies
- treatment strategies
- molecular diagnostics
- genomic sequencing
- bioinformatics
- pathogen detection
- antimicrobial resistance
- point-of-care tests
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