Impact Factor
4.43
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
5.10
16,145 total citations
h5-index
81
h5 depth signal
Cited share
90.1%
3,156 of 3,502
Total citations
16,145
Citation footprint
Metric signal
5.06
External metric anchor
Self-citation
2.2%
358 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
China
3,370
United States
2,542
France
437
Japan
435
Germany
431
Citing Fields of Research
Bacteriology
3,719
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
2,306
Virology
1,396
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases & Infections
860
Genetics & Genomics
814
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
9,942
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
3,502
3,156 cited publications
Last 12 months
1,814
151.2 publications/month
Open access share
97.0%
1,760 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
China
3,370 citing publications
Leading citing field
Bacteriology
3,719 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
16 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v2n1, Feb. 2014-
v2n1, Feb. 2014- ; selected citations only before this date
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Bacteriology
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
Virology
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases & Infections
Fungal Pathogenesis
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
issuing body
American Society for Microbiology
Broad Categories
Microbiology
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
Bacteriology
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases & Infections
Virology
Fungal Pathogenesis
Mycobacterial Diseases
MeSH Descriptors
Microbiological Phenomena
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
DOI 10.1128/spectrum.01143-26
Open DOI
The effects of novel oral preclinical PolC inhibitor antibiotic candidates on the gut microbiome in a murine thigh infection model
Antibiotics can negatively affect gut microbiome composition and function. However, preclinical evaluations of antibiotic effects on the microbiome are rarely undertaken. The purpose of this study was to characterize pharmacokinetics and...
02
DOI 10.1128/spectrum.01154-26
Open DOI
Uropathogenic Escherichia coli escapes autolysosome exocytosis by inhibiting autophagosome–lysosome fusion
Urinary tract infections (UTIs), predominantly caused by uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC), represent a massive global health burden. UPEC infects bladder epithelial cells (BECs) via fusiform vesicles and then escapes into the cytoso...
03
DOI 10.1128/spectrum.02713-26
Open DOI
Whole-genome sequencing and antibiotic resistance analysis of a clinical carbapenem-resistant Enterobacter chuandaensis
This study aimed to characterize a rare clinical isolate, Enterobacter chuandaensis , carrying the carbapenem resistance gene bla NDM-1 . The antimicrobial susceptibility analysis revealed that E. chuandaensis EC001 was resistant to the ...
04
DOI 10.1128/spectrum.01531-26
Open DOI
Genome sequencing and broad-spectrum plant growth-promoting effects of the multifunctional PGPR strain Priestia aryabhattai B8
A multifunctional plant growth-promoting bacterial strain designated as B8 was isolated from the rhizosphere soil of tobacco under continuous cropping. According to morphological, biochemical, and physiological characteristics, and suppo...
05
DOI 10.1128/spectrum.01577-26
Open DOI
Tracking eco-evolutionary patterns among oropharyngeal pathobiome members in a pediatric cystic fibrosis cohort
Polymicrobial airway colonization is common in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF). Pathogen communities typically follow an ecological succession in which early colonizers, such as Haemophilus influenzae and Staphylococcus aureus, are...
06
DOI 10.1128/spectrum.03662-25
Open DOI
The Qing Chang Hua Shi Formula combined with allicin alleviates Cryptosporidium parvum infection in immunosuppressed mice and is associated with restoration of NLRP6, IL-18, IFN-γ, and intestinal microbiota
Cryptosporidium parvum is a highly pathogenic zoonotic parasite with limited therapies. Current study explored the anti- C . parvum effect of Qing Chang Hua Shi Formula (QHF) and allicin in vitro in immunosuppressed mice. In vitro , QHF ...
07
DOI 10.1128/spectrum.02391-26
Open DOI
Diagnostic accuracy of TB-LAMP assay on tongue swabs for pulmonary tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a leading cause of infectious disease mortality worldwide. However, underdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis continue to facilitate disease transmission. Tongue swab sampling has emerged as a promising non-invasive ...
08
DOI 10.1128/spectrum.01278-26
Open DOI
Artificial genetic augmentation of T6SS activity affects effector repertoire and host toxicity
Type VI secretion system (T6SS), a toxic effector-delivery apparatus primarily studied for its antibacterial properties, has recently emerged as a widespread anti-eukaryotic determinant, particularly in members of the genus Vibrio . Alth...
09
DOI 10.1128/spectrum.01985-26
Open DOI
Electron transport chain: a crucial target of luteolin in combating Trueperella pyogenes
Trueperella pyogenes is an opportunistic pathogen capable of causing infections in both domestic and wild animals. Furthermore, the dissemination of resistance genes has resulted in varying degrees of antimicrobial resistance among T. py...
10
DOI 10.1128/spectrum.04188-25
Open DOI
Environmental determinants of phenazine- and 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol-producing Pseudomonas in the wheat rhizosphere across a precipitation gradient
The Columbia Plateau of the Inland Pacific Northwest (IPNW) encompasses one of North America’s largest dryland wheat production regions, where soil moisture strongly influences plant growth, health, and rhizosphere microbial communities....
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Vol. 1 complete in two issues.