Bacterial Resistance and Novel Therapeutic Approaches
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 February 2026 | Viewed by 527
Special Issue Editors
Interests: infectious diseases; bacterial drug resistance; Staphylococcus aureus; bacteriophage
Interests: antimicrobial resistance; staphylococcal infection; phage therapy
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bacterial resistance is a growing global health threat, making many antibiotics ineffective and leading to prolonged illnesses, higher mortality rates, and increased healthcare costs. Multidrug-resistant pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae challenge healthcare systems. This Special Issue, “Bacterial Resistance and Novel Therapeutic Approaches,” aims at exploring groundbreaking research in bacterial pathogenesis, resistance mechanisms, and innovative solutions. Topics include, but are not limited to, bacteriophage therapy, antimicrobial peptides, advanced drug delivery systems, and next-generation antibiotics. Furthermore, advancements in diagnostics, biofilm eradication strategies, and immunotherapeutics offer promising avenues to counter resistant infections.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and short communications that contribute to understanding and overcoming bacterial resistance.
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Mechanisms of bacterial resistance to existing antimicrobials;
- Innovations in phage-based therapies and bacteriophage engineering;
- Development of novel antimicrobial agents and drug repurposing strategies;
- Advances in diagnostic tools for resistant bacterial infections;
- Biofilm-related infections and methods for biofilm disruption;
- Host–pathogen interactions and immunomodulatory therapies;
- Strategies to prevent the spread of resistant pathogens in healthcare settings;
- Applications of artificial intelligence and omics technologies in combating bacterial resistance.
Prof. Dr. Longzhu Cui
Dr. Shinya Watanabe
Dr. Hui-min Neoh
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- bacteriophage therapy
- novel antimicrobials
- drug-resistant bacteria
- biofilm disruption
- innovative therapeutics
- host–pathogen interaction
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