Combatting infections with nanomedicine

Summary

This editorial introduces a special issue of Advanced Healthcare Materials focused on nanomedicine strategies to combat infectious diseases, particularly in the face of rising antibiotic resistance. It highlights various nanomaterials and approaches—such as metal nanoparticles, biomimetic nanoparticles, drug delivery systems, immune modulation, and diagnostic tools—that can be used for prevention, treatment, and detection of infections. The overarching message is that nanotechnology offers promising solutions to address the global health challenge of antibiotic-resistant pathogens.