Pathogenic Escherichia coli: Mechanisms of Virulence, Antimicrobial Resistance and Public Health Implications
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 December 2025 | Viewed by 799
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Escherichia coli; urinary tract infection; chronic sinusitis
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Pathogenic Escherichia coli (E. coli) strains are a leading cause of gastrointestinal and extraintestinal infections worldwide, posing significant public health challenges. These strains are classified into several pathotypes, including enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC), enterohemorrhagic E. coli (EHEC), and uropathogenic E. coli (UPEC), each with distinct virulence mechanisms and clinical manifestations. This special issue explores the molecular basis of E. coli pathogenicity, focusing on adhesion factors, toxins, and immune evasion strategies. The role of antimicrobial resistance in complicating treatment and the emergence of multidrug-resistant strains are also discussed. Additionally, the special issue highlights the importance of surveillance, rapid diagnostic tools, and preventive measures, such as improved sanitation and vaccine development, in controlling E. coli infections. Understanding the diversity and adaptability of pathogenic E. coli is crucial for developing effective interventions and mitigating their impact on global health.
In addition to already stated subjects, we would especially welcome manuscripts that focus on chronic and recurrent UTIs.
Dr. Bogdan Nowicki
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Pathogens is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2200 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- pathogenic Escherichia coli
- virulence factors
- antimicrobial resistance
- gastrointestinal infections
- public health
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
