Contemporary Challenges and Solutions in Antimicrobial Use
A special issue of Pharmaceuticals (ISSN 1424-8247). This special issue belongs to the section "Pharmacology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2026 | Viewed by 389
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to invite you to contribute to this Special Issue of the Pharmaceuticals Journal, dedicated to exploring contemporary challenges and emerging solutions in antimicrobial use in modern healthcare.
Antimicrobial resistance remains one of the most pressing global public health threats, driven by complex and interconnected factors, including inappropriate antimicrobial use, limited therapeutic options, and disparities in access to effective treatments. Addressing this challenge requires a multimodal approach that extends beyond conventional antibiotic therapies and needs innovation across clinical, pharmaceutical, technological, and policy domains.
This Special Issue aims to bring together high-quality original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that examine rational antimicrobial use across clinical and high-risk settings, while also highlighting alternative strategies beyond antibiotics to combat resistant pathogens, like novel drug delivery systems designed to improve antimicrobial efficacy, reduce toxicity, and overcome biological barriers such as biofilms. In addition, the issue welcomes real-world evidence, digital health tools, and data-driven approaches to enhance antimicrobial stewardship and optimize prescribing practices.
Through this Special Issue, we aim to provide a comprehensive, forward-looking overview of current research and practice, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and supporting the development of sustainable strategies to preserve antimicrobial effectiveness. We hope that the contributions collected herein will inform clinicians, researchers, and policymakers alike and ultimately improve patient outcomes and public health worldwide.
We look forward to your valuable contributions.
Dr. Anca-Maria Arseniu
Dr. Alina Bereanu
Dr. Bogdan Vintila
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- antimicrobial use
- novel drug delivery systems
- biological barriers
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