Antimicrobial Stewardship and Antimicrobial Resistance
A special issue of Medicina (ISSN 1648-9144).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 802
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become one of the most pressing global health challenges of the 21st century. Historically, the discovery and widespread use of antibiotics revolutionized medicine, drastically reducing mortality from infectious diseases. However, the misuse and overuse of these life-saving drugs in human medicine have led to the rapid development of resistant strains of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. This resistance threatens to undermine the efficacy of existing antimicrobial agents, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death.
This Special Issue on "Antimicrobial Stewardship and Antimicrobial Resistance" aims to gather comprehensive research that addresses the multifaceted aspects of AMR and antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). It aims to advance understanding of the mechanisms underlying AMR, evaluate the impact of AMR on public health and ecosystems, and explore innovative approaches to AMS. This Special Issue seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and present evidence-based strategies for reducing AMR, promoting the judicious use of antimicrobials, and enhancing infection control measures.
We are particularly interested in cutting-edge research that delves into the molecular mechanisms of resistance, the role of microbial ecology in the spread of resistance genes, and the development of novel antimicrobial agents. Additionally, studies that evaluate the effectiveness of AMS programs in various settings, including hospitals and community healthcare, are highly encouraged. Research on the socioeconomic and policy dimensions of AMR, as well as the integration of new technologies such as genomics, bioinformatics, and artificial intelligence in combating AMR, will also be a significant focus of this Special Issue.
We are soliciting a wide range of paper types, including original research articles, comprehensive reviews, case studies, and policy analyses. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Molecular and genetic bases of antimicrobial resistance;
• Epidemiological studies on the spread of resistant pathogens;
• Development and implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programs;
• Innovative antimicrobial therapies and alternative treatment strategies;
• Public health interventions and policy frameworks to combat AMR;
• Technological advancements in AMR detection and monitoring;
• Multidisciplinary approaches to understanding and mitigating AMR.
Dr. Jens Bo Andersen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- antimicrobial resistance
- antimicrobial stewardship
- infectious diseases
- public health
- antibiotic use
- microbial ecology
- one health
- resistance mechanisms
- healthcare epidemiology
- policy and regulation
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