Editorial: Current perspectives on Pseudomonas aeruginosa: epidemiology, virulence and contemporary strategies to combat multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens

Summary: The study found a relationship between biofilm formation and expression of virulence factors with multidrug resistance in Pseudomonas aeruginosa. However, there were no significant differences in virulence factor expression between multidrug-resistant and non-multidrug-resistant isolates, and no correlations were seen between the rate of biofilm formation, pigment production, or motility. Understanding the interplay between drug resistance mechanisms, biofilm formation, and virulence is crucial for managing chronic bacterial infections.

Summary: Improvements in sanitation, introduction of vaccines and antibiotics play a key role in reducing infectious disease morbidity and mortality, but the development of drug-resistant bacteria can hinder progress. The Sustainable Development Goals recognize antimicrobial resistance as a global public health and societal issue, with the ongoing emergence of AMR potentially limiting the achievement of many SDGs.