About this Research Topic
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health crisis that among others undermines the efficacy of antibiotics, leading to prolonged illnesses, increased healthcare costs, and higher mortality rates. Drug-resistance in foodborne pathogens, which can transmit between humans, animals, and the environment, are a critical component of this problem. The human-animal-environment interface serves as a hotspot for the emergence and dissemination of AMR, facilitated by factors such as agricultural practices, practices in food production, and environmental contamination. Understanding the epidemiology and biology of these pathogens and the part that foodborne pathogens play in the overall burden of drug-resistance is essential for developing effective One Health strategies to combat AMR and safeguard public health.
This Research topic seeks to explore the genetic and molecular mechanisms driving the transmission of AMR in foodborne pathogens at the human-animal-environment interface. We aim to gather comprehensive insights into the factors contributing to the spread of resistance genes and the evolutionary dynamics of resistant strains. This includes examining the role of mobile genetic elements, plasmids, and resistance genes, as well as identifying hotspots for resistance gene transfer and dissemination.
The scope of the Research topic includes classical foodborne pathogens with gastrointestinal illness or invasive infections as outcomes in humans. It may also include drug resistant zoonotic pathogens or genetic elements that are transmitted in the food chain with other clinical outcomes or consequences in humans. Additionally, the research may explore the environmental factors that contribute to the emergence, persistence, and transmission of these pathogens, particularly those linked to agricultural practices, water quality, and food production systems. This comprehensive approach aims to understand the interplay between environmental reservoirs, food safety, and public health.
The goal of this Research topic is to address the urgent need for a deeper understanding of the molecular epidemiology of AMR in foodborne pathogens, particularly at the interfaces between humans, animals, and the environment. By bringing together multidisciplinary research, we aim to identify the key drivers of AMR transmission and develop targeted interventions to mitigate this threat.
Potential contributions may include original research articles, reviews, and case studies that focus on:
· Genetic and genomic analyses of AMR foodborne pathogens
· Mechanisms of resistance gene transfer between bacteria in a One Health perspective
· The impact of agricultural practices and food production systems on the spread of AMR
· Environmental reservoirs and transmission pathways of drug-resistant pathogens and genetic elements
· A One Health perspective on innovative surveillance methods and diagnostic tools for detecting AMR
· Burden of illness in humans and animals from foodborne drug-resistant pathogens/genetic elements
· Strategies for controlling and preventing AMR spread in food production systems
We invite researchers from diverse fields such as public health, microbiology, genomics, epidemiology, veterinary science, and environmental sciences to contribute their findings and insights. This collaborative effort aims to enhance our understanding of AMR dynamics and inform policy and practice to protect public health and food safety.
This Research topic seeks to explore the genetic and molecular mechanisms driving the transmission of AMR in foodborne pathogens at the human-animal-environment interface. We aim to gather comprehensive insights into the factors contributing to the spread of resistance genes and the evolutionary dynamics of resistant strains. This includes examining the role of mobile genetic elements, plasmids, and resistance genes, as well as identifying hotspots for resistance gene transfer and dissemination.
The scope of the Research topic includes classical foodborne pathogens with gastrointestinal illness or invasive infections as outcomes in humans. It may also include drug resistant zoonotic pathogens or genetic elements that are transmitted in the food chain with other clinical outcomes or consequences in humans. Additionally, the research may explore the environmental factors that contribute to the emergence, persistence, and transmission of these pathogens, particularly those linked to agricultural practices, water quality, and food production systems. This comprehensive approach aims to understand the interplay between environmental reservoirs, food safety, and public health.
The goal of this Research topic is to address the urgent need for a deeper understanding of the molecular epidemiology of AMR in foodborne pathogens, particularly at the interfaces between humans, animals, and the environment. By bringing together multidisciplinary research, we aim to identify the key drivers of AMR transmission and develop targeted interventions to mitigate this threat.
Potential contributions may include original research articles, reviews, and case studies that focus on:
· Genetic and genomic analyses of AMR foodborne pathogens
· Mechanisms of resistance gene transfer between bacteria in a One Health perspective
· The impact of agricultural practices and food production systems on the spread of AMR
· Environmental reservoirs and transmission pathways of drug-resistant pathogens and genetic elements
· A One Health perspective on innovative surveillance methods and diagnostic tools for detecting AMR
· Burden of illness in humans and animals from foodborne drug-resistant pathogens/genetic elements
· Strategies for controlling and preventing AMR spread in food production systems
We invite researchers from diverse fields such as public health, microbiology, genomics, epidemiology, veterinary science, and environmental sciences to contribute their findings and insights. This collaborative effort aims to enhance our understanding of AMR dynamics and inform policy and practice to protect public health and food safety.
Keywords: Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), Foodborne Pathogens, One Health, Resistance Gene Transfer, Environmental Reservoirs
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