Aeromonads are Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacteria commonly found in aquatic ecosystems and are originally known to cause infections in fish and other cold-blooded animals. It is also known to widely target immunocompromised animals and human hosts resulting in wound infections, cellulitis, septicemia and urinary tract infections. The infection is transmitted via oral and fecal routes on exposure to contaminated water and food. Common species that are associated with infection in humans are A. hydrophila, A. veronnii, A. salmonicida and A. caviae.
There are continuous and ongoing efforts in understanding the structural features and mode of action of these pathogens vital in driving scientific discovery towards prevention and treatment strategies against these infections. Through this research topic, we aim to explore the scientific gaps associated with our understanding of Aeromonas species and its importance to design better drug and treatment modalities.
The current Research Topic aims to highlight the latest scientific findings on these pathogens in the following areas:
1. Mode of transmission between the hosts.
2. Pathogenesis and resistance mechanisms developed by the species.
3. Host-pathogen interaction and immune evasion mechanisms.
4. Prevention strategies to stem the infection.
5. Novel treatment strategies against the infection.
Aeromonads are Gram-negative, facultative anaerobic bacteria commonly found in aquatic ecosystems and are originally known to cause infections in fish and other cold-blooded animals. It is also known to widely target immunocompromised animals and human hosts resulting in wound infections, cellulitis, septicemia and urinary tract infections. The infection is transmitted via oral and fecal routes on exposure to contaminated water and food. Common species that are associated with infection in humans are A. hydrophila, A. veronnii, A. salmonicida and A. caviae.
There are continuous and ongoing efforts in understanding the structural features and mode of action of these pathogens vital in driving scientific discovery towards prevention and treatment strategies against these infections. Through this research topic, we aim to explore the scientific gaps associated with our understanding of Aeromonas species and its importance to design better drug and treatment modalities.
The current Research Topic aims to highlight the latest scientific findings on these pathogens in the following areas:
1. Mode of transmission between the hosts.
2. Pathogenesis and resistance mechanisms developed by the species.
3. Host-pathogen interaction and immune evasion mechanisms.
4. Prevention strategies to stem the infection.
5. Novel treatment strategies against the infection.