Hospital-Acquired Infections and Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Pathogens
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2024 | Viewed by 190
Special Issue Editor
Interests: internal medicine; infectious diseases; sepsis; HIV; COVID-19
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Pathogens, entitled "Hospital-Acquired Infections and Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) Pathogens", offers a comprehensive exploration of a pressing global healthcare concern. It is our aim that, within these pages, readers will be able to find a compendium of research articles, reviews, and expert insights dedicated to unraveling the multifaceted challenges posed by infections acquired within healthcare settings, especially those caused by multidrug-resistant pathogens. This Issue will embark on a journey through the intricate landscape of hospital-acquired infections, shedding light on the epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and risk factors associated with these insidious ailments. Our aim is to provide an in-depth analysis of the alarming rise of MDR pathogens, dissect the genetic mechanisms underlying their resistance to multiple antimicrobial agents and the resulting implications for patient care and into the innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies employed in the surveillance, prevention, and control of hospital-acquired infections.
Dr. Karolina Akinosoglou
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- MDR pathogens
- hospital-acquired infection
- antimicrobial resistance
- antimicrobial stewardship
- infection control
