Whole-Genome Sequencing-Based Analysis of Antimicrobial Resistance, Virulence Factors, and Genetic Diversity in Foodborne Pathogens
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Food Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 January 2025 | Viewed by 52
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biofilm; antimicrobial resistance; food safety
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Dear Colleagues,
The advent of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) technology has revolutionized the field of microbiology by enabling the comprehensive determination and evaluation of the entire DNA sequence of bacteria. This cutting-edge tool offers unparalleled resolution for characterizing individual microbes, including their full complement of antibiotic resistance and virulence genes.
WGS has become an indispensable resource for surveillance, providing definitive genotype information that enhances our understanding of microbial characteristics and behaviors. Researchers worldwide are increasingly leveraging WGS to conduct in-depth investigations into foodborne pathogens, aiming to uncover critical insights into their antimicrobial resistance, virulence factors, and genetic diversity.
This Special Issue is dedicated to exploring these advancements, with a focus on the applications of WGS in studying antimicrobial resistance, virulence factors, and the genetic diversity of foodborne pathogens. Through this collection, we aim to highlight significant findings, methodologies, and implications of WGS-based research in safeguarding public health.
Dr. Kidon Sung
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- whole genome sequencing
- antimicrobial resistance
- virulence
- foodborne pathogens
- food
- meat
- salmonella
- listeria
- campylobacter
- vibrio
- E. coli
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