Bacterial Pathogenesis and Antibiotic Resistance
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 863
Special Issue Editor
Interests: antibiotic resistance; multidrug-resistant bacteria; clinical microbiology; clinical virology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bacterial pathogenesis and antibiotic resistance are critical topics in current biomedical research. In the context of growing concern about the efficacy of treatments, this Special Issue will address the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the ability of bacteria to cause disease, as well as the factors that facilitate the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance. Aspects such as the evolution of resistance, horizontal gene transfer, and innovative strategies to combat resistant infections through the development of alternative therapies or the design of next-generation antibiotics will be explored, with an emphasis on those that act on unconventional targets or through therapeutic synergies. In addition, the clinical implications and public health policies needed to address this growing threat will be discussed. This Special Issue invites researchers to present their original studies, reviews, and case analyses that provide a comprehensive and up-to-date view of these challenges and their possible solutions.
Prof. Dr. María-Teresa Pérez-Gracia
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bacterial pathogenesis
- antibiotic resistance
- molecular mechanisms
- therapeutic strategies
- multidrug-resistant bacteria
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