Escherichia includes pathogenic forms (such as some E. coli strains) that are normally found in the human and/or animal intestine, as well as other forms that are found in the environment. All current Escherichia species (including E. coli, E. albertii, E. ruysiae, E. albertii, and others) are associated with the development of human and animal diseases such as diarrhea, urinary tract infection, abdominal and pelvic infection, pneumonia, bacteremia, meningitis, and others. In recent years, the global prevalence of resistant Escherichia species has rapidly increased, particularly for multi-drug resistant (MDR) E. coli, which has clinical implications in both human and veterinary medicine. Moreover, the effects of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia on global health, food security and economic burden today can affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Little is known about the resistance traits in some emergent antibiotic-resistant Escherichia species. Meanwhile, the cross-transfer of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia between the human and animal sectors remains controversial.
A better understanding of the resistance phenotype, transfer and mechanism of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia can fill gaps and expand our knowledge of resistant Escherichia epidemiology while uncovering interesting patterns of distribution of strain types. Novel techniques for detecting antibiotic resistance using molecular methods, as well as strategies in the battle against antibiotic-resistant Escherichia should be compiled. According to the World Health Organization’s Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS), Escherichia, which are ubiquitous bacteria, represents one of the best indicators for integrated antibiotic resistance surveillance. This innovative knowledge of how to better understand, monitor and manage the spread of resistant Escherichia may be helpful in the development of more efficient antibacterial drugs to minimize resistance and the protection of public health.
This Research Topic will welcome the submissions of Original Research, Review, Methods, and Perspective articles focusing on, but not limited to, the following sub-topics:
• Prevalence and diversity of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia;
• Resistance phenotype, transfer, and mechanism of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia;
• Novel techniques for detecting antibiotic resistance of Escherichia;
• Effects of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia on global health, food security, and economic burden;
• Strategies in the battle against resistance to antibiotics in Escherichia.
Escherichia includes pathogenic forms (such as some E. coli strains) that are normally found in the human and/or animal intestine, as well as other forms that are found in the environment. All current Escherichia species (including E. coli, E. albertii, E. ruysiae, E. albertii, and others) are associated with the development of human and animal diseases such as diarrhea, urinary tract infection, abdominal and pelvic infection, pneumonia, bacteremia, meningitis, and others. In recent years, the global prevalence of resistant Escherichia species has rapidly increased, particularly for multi-drug resistant (MDR) E. coli, which has clinical implications in both human and veterinary medicine. Moreover, the effects of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia on global health, food security and economic burden today can affect anyone, of any age, in any country. Little is known about the resistance traits in some emergent antibiotic-resistant Escherichia species. Meanwhile, the cross-transfer of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia between the human and animal sectors remains controversial.
A better understanding of the resistance phenotype, transfer and mechanism of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia can fill gaps and expand our knowledge of resistant Escherichia epidemiology while uncovering interesting patterns of distribution of strain types. Novel techniques for detecting antibiotic resistance using molecular methods, as well as strategies in the battle against antibiotic-resistant Escherichia should be compiled. According to the World Health Organization’s Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS), Escherichia, which are ubiquitous bacteria, represents one of the best indicators for integrated antibiotic resistance surveillance. This innovative knowledge of how to better understand, monitor and manage the spread of resistant Escherichia may be helpful in the development of more efficient antibacterial drugs to minimize resistance and the protection of public health.
This Research Topic will welcome the submissions of Original Research, Review, Methods, and Perspective articles focusing on, but not limited to, the following sub-topics:
• Prevalence and diversity of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia;
• Resistance phenotype, transfer, and mechanism of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia;
• Novel techniques for detecting antibiotic resistance of Escherichia;
• Effects of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia on global health, food security, and economic burden;
• Strategies in the battle against resistance to antibiotics in Escherichia.