About this Research Topic
The field of food safety and public health is currently grappling with the challenge of foodborne bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella enterica, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Yersenia enterolitica, Campylobacter jejuni, and others. These pathogens, often transmitted through the consumption of contaminated animal-based foods, can cause diseases ranging from mild to severe. Livestock and poultry are major reservoirs for these foodborne zoonoses, leading to frequent food poisoning outbreaks. The transmission dynamics and emergence of foodborne illnesses are complex and not fully understood, with zoonotic diseases making up a significant portion of human infectious diseases. These diseases involve the interplay of human, animal, and environmental health, a nexus that is the focus of the One Health approach.
The primary aim of this research topic is to gain a deeper understanding of the transmission and pathogenesis of foodborne bacterial pathogens through the lens of the One Health approach. This includes studying the molecular mechanisms of these pathogens, their resistance to antimicrobials, and their virulence programs. The goal is to enhance food safety, protect public health, and prevent economic losses in food animal industries worldwide. This research topic welcomes original research and review papers that shed light on the advancements in molecular and -omics techniques that can provide a better understanding of the emergence, persistence, and transmission dynamics of foodborne bacterial pathogens.
The scope of this research topic is defined by its focus on the One Health approach, particularly in the context of livestock and poultry chains, to address the global challenges in microbial food safety. We welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Genomics and other -omics studies in One Health perspective
• Data analytics and bioinformatics of foodborne pathogens
• Disease and antimicrobial resistance mechanisms
• Pathogen-host-environment interactions
• Host immune responses
• Control and prevention strategies.
The primary aim of this research topic is to gain a deeper understanding of the transmission and pathogenesis of foodborne bacterial pathogens through the lens of the One Health approach. This includes studying the molecular mechanisms of these pathogens, their resistance to antimicrobials, and their virulence programs. The goal is to enhance food safety, protect public health, and prevent economic losses in food animal industries worldwide. This research topic welcomes original research and review papers that shed light on the advancements in molecular and -omics techniques that can provide a better understanding of the emergence, persistence, and transmission dynamics of foodborne bacterial pathogens.
The scope of this research topic is defined by its focus on the One Health approach, particularly in the context of livestock and poultry chains, to address the global challenges in microbial food safety. We welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:
• Genomics and other -omics studies in One Health perspective
• Data analytics and bioinformatics of foodborne pathogens
• Disease and antimicrobial resistance mechanisms
• Pathogen-host-environment interactions
• Host immune responses
• Control and prevention strategies.
Keywords: bacterial pathogens, food-borne, livestock, One Health, poultry
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