New Insights into Zoonotic Bacterial Diseases in Domestic and Wild Animals

Dear Colleagues,

Zoonoses are diseases that are naturally transmitted between vertebrate animals and human beings, either directly (through contact, ingestion, or inhalation) or via fomites or biological vectors when arthropods are involved. Bacterial pathogens are often responsible for zoonotic diseases, many of which have long been recognized, such as tuberculosis, brucellosis, and salmonellosis. Conversely, other zoonoses, such as arthropod-borne diseases, are considered emerging threats. Several animals can be a source of bacterial zoonotic pathogens for humans, including livestock, pets, including unconventional species, and wildlife. Bacterial zoonoses can be aggravated through the increasing problem of antimicrobial resistance. Many bacteria have the ability to acquire and disseminate resistance traits. The interplay among antimicrobial resistance, virulence factors, and mobile genetic elements in the dissemination of these traits highlights the complexity of managing bacterial infections in animal and human populations. This Special Issue will provide new insights into the challenges posed by virulence and antimicrobial resistance in zoonotic bacteria from a One Health perspective. We welcome submissions of both original research and review articles.

Dr. Valentina Virginia Ebani
Guest Editor

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