Zoonotic Streptococci
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 66
Special Issue Editor
Interests: Streptococcus suis; Streptococcus pasteurianus; bacterial pathogenesis; bacterial RNA regulation; bacterial molecular epidemiology; antibiotic resistance; vaccines
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Dear Colleagues,
Streptococci are a diverse group of Gram-positive bacteria, some of which are known to cause diseases in humans and animals. Zoonotic streptococci refer to Streptococcus species that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Infections caused by zoonotic streptococci pose significant public health challenges due to their complex pathogenesis and rising antibiotic resistance. Recent studies have deepened our understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind the pathogenicity of these bacteria and their ability to evade host immune responses. However, significant challenges remain in terms of the control and prevention of diseases caused by zoonotic streptococci.
In this Special Issue, we plan to highlight recent research findings and reviews that encompass a wide range of topics related to zoonotic streptococci, including, but not limited to, the following:
Pathogenesis: Mechanisms of infection, virulence factors, host–pathogen interactions, and disease progression in both animals and humans.
Epidemiology: Patterns of infection, molecular epidemiology, transmission dynamics, risk factors, and the impacts of zoonotic streptococci on public health.
Antibiotic Resistance: Trends in antibiotic resistance, mechanisms of resistance development, and strategies to combat resistant strains.
Vaccine Development: Advances in vaccine research, efficacy studies, and the challenges in developing vaccines against zoonotic streptococci
Diagnostic Methods: Innovations in diagnostic techniques and their accuracy, reliability, and applications in clinical and veterinary settings.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Zongfu Wu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- zoonotic streptococci
- pathogenesis
- antibiotic resistance
- vaccine
- diagnosis
- epidemiology
