Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria and Strategies for Antibiotic Resistance Mitigation, 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue is a continuation of our previous Special Issue, “Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria and Strategies for Antibiotic Resistance Mitigation”.

The global rise of multidrug-resistant bacteria poses an imminent threat to public health, necessitating urgent attention and innovative strategies to combat antibiotic resistance. This Special Issue is dedicated to advancing our understanding of multidrug-resistant bacteria, exploring the underlying mechanisms of resistance, and proposing effective strategies for mitigation in the face of this critical global health challenge.

Multidrug-resistant bacteria have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to evade the effects of various antibiotics, rendering once-effective treatments ineffective. This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and contributions that span the following areas:

• Mechanisms of Antibiotic Resistance: In-depth exploration of the molecular and genetic mechanisms that confer resistance to multiple antibiotics in bacterial pathogens;
• Epidemiology and Surveillance: Understanding the global epidemiology of multidrug-resistant bacteria, including the identification of hotspots, trends, and emerging resistance patterns;
• Host–Pathogen Interactions: Investigating the interactions between multidrug-resistant bacteria and their hosts, with a focus on the immune response and strategies for host-directed therapies;
• Antibiotic Stewardship and Alternative Therapies: Strategies for prudent antibiotic use, antimicrobial stewardship programs, and the development of alternative therapeutic approaches beyond traditional antibiotics;
• Global Strategies for Mitigation: Discussions on international collaborations, policies, and interventions aimed at mitigating the spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria and preserving the efficacy of existing antibiotics.

Dr. Anup Kollanoor Johny
Guest Editor

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• antimicrobial resistance
• food animals
• agriculture
• poultry
• alternatives
• diagnostic tools
• mechanisms of transmission
• outreach
• food animal/poultry–human interface
• environment
• resistome
• microbiome
• metabolome
• stewardship
• mitigation
• wildlife