Epidemiology of Bacterial Pathogens
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editor
Interests: host-pathogen interactions; bacterial infection; vaccines; medical mycology; innate immunity
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Dear Colleagues,
Bacterial pathogens remain a formidable global health challenge, contributing to significant morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic disparities. Despite advances in antimicrobial therapies and infection control, the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains, the persistence of healthcare-associated infections, and the unpredictable evolution of bacterial virulence underscore the urgent need for innovative epidemiological strategies. The dynamic interplay between bacterial adaptation, environmental pressures, and host–pathogen interactions necessitates a multidisciplinary approach to unravel transmission patterns, predict outbreaks, and design targeted interventions.
This Special Issue, "Epidemiology of Bacterial Pathogens", aims to highlight groundbreaking research and review articles that bridge the gap between molecular innovation and epidemiological practice. We seek contributions that explore novel methodologies, elucidate transmission dynamics, and propose strategies to mitigate the burden of bacterial infections.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:
Molecular Epidemiology:
High-resolution typing methods (e.g., CRISPR typing and SNP analysis) for outbreak tracing.
Genomic surveillance of AMR genes and mobile genetic elements.
Metagenomic approaches to study pathogen diversity in environmental and clinical reservoirs.
Technological Innovations:
Rapid diagnostic tools (e.g., nanopore sequencing and phage-based assays) for point-of-care pathogen detection.
MALDI-TOF MS applications in direct specimen analysis and resistance profiling.
Emerging Challenges:
Climate change impacts on bacterial transmission and virulence.
Biofilm-associated infections in healthcare environments.
Phage therapy and microbiome modulation as epidemiological interventions.
Prof. Dr. Carmelo Biondo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bacterial epidemiology
- antimicrobial resistance
- genomic surveillance
- one health
- molecular diagnostics
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