The One Health Perspective: Unveiling Animal and Zoonotic Microbiota in the Frame of Antimicrobial Resistance

Dear Colleagues,

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a serious and growing threat, endangering modern medicine, food security, and animal welfare. This Special Issue examines the critical role of both farm and companion animals, as well as animal-derived food, as sources and conduits for resistant bacteria. These reservoirs not only sustain and amplify resistant strains but also serve as vital pathways for disseminating resistance determinants across species and ecosystems, exacerbating the global public health crisis. The unregulated use of antimicrobials in veterinary practice, livestock and food production, has accelerated the emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens compounding global health challenges. Operating under the One Health paradigm, this Special Issue emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches that integrate conventional and innovative methodologies to elucidate molecular mechanisms, track environmental transmission routes and strengthen surveillance and control measures against AMR. By bridging microbiology, veterinary science, environmental research, and food safety, we aim to foster a comprehensive understanding of AMR dynamics within the One Health framework. We welcome rigorous contributions that provide actionable insights and comprehensive solutions to mitigate this escalating crisis, which is crucial for protecting health, ensuring food security, and promoting sustainability.

Prof. Dr. Athina S. Tzora
Prof. Dr. Chrysoula Voidarou
Guest Editors

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