Zoonotic Diseases: Etiology, Diagnosis, Surveillance and Epidemiology: Second Edition
A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal System and Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 2
Special Issue Editors
2. BioISI-Biosystems and Integrative Sciences Institute, Faculty of Sciences, University of Lisbon, 1749-016 Lisbon, Portugal
3. I-MVET-Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Lusófona University, University Centre of Lisbon, 1749-024 Lisbon, Portugal
Interests: animal health; bacterial comparative genomics; brucellosis; diagnosis; genetic diversity; molecular epidemiology; One Health; phylogenomic; veterinary microbiology; zoonoses
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Interests: One Health; animal health; zoonotic diseases; brucellosis; tuberculosis; veterinary microbiology; diagnosis; bacterial comparative genomics; molecular epidemiology; phylogenomic
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Zoonotic diseases have diverse etiologies, with various pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi, capable of causing infections in both animals and humans. Approximately 60% of emerging infectious diseases reported across the world are zoonoses, making their control a priority. Efficient multisectoral surveillance and accurate and timely diagnoses are essential for controlling zoonotic diseases and reducing their impact. Advanced diagnostic tools, including next-generation sequencing, are increasingly being employed to enhance the precision and speed of zoonotic disease diagnosis and epidemiology. Intersectoral surveillance involves monitoring both animal and human populations, as well as environments, to identify potential threats and patterns of transmission. Understanding the epidemiology of zoonotic diseases involves studying the patterns, causes, and effects of these diseases within populations. Addressing the challenges posed by zoonotic diseases requires a multidisciplinary approach that spans human, animal, and environmental health. Etiological insights, accurate diagnostic tools, robust integrated surveillance systems, and a thorough understanding of epidemiological patterns are all essential components of effective prevention and control strategies for zoonotic diseases.
This Special Issue aims to advance knowledge regarding the etiology, diagnosis, surveillance, and epidemiology of zoonotic diseases in both domestic and wild animals. Its focus is on fostering a deeper understanding of these aspects to inform effective prevention and control strategies.
We invite researchers to submit original research papers and reviews that cover, but are not limited to, the topics listed below.
Etiology of zoonotic diseases:
- The identification and characterization of zoonotic pathogens.
- Molecular mechanisms underlying cross-species transmission.
- An investigation of reservoir hosts and intermediate hosts.
Diagnostic tools and techniques:
- Advancements in diagnostic methods for zoonotic diseases.
- The application of next-generation sequencing in enhancing diagnostic precision.
- Case studies on successful diagnostic approaches.
Surveillance systems:
- The development of robust surveillance strategies for monitoring animal and human populations.
- The integration of technology and data analytics in surveillance.
- A comparative analyses of surveillance systems across regions.
Epidemiological patterns:
- Studies on the patterns, causes, and effects of zoonotic diseases within populations.
- The modeling and analysis of epidemiological trends.
- The impact of environmental factors on disease dynamics.
Dr. Ana Cristina Ferreira
Dr. Sandra Cavaco
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animal health
- diagnostic
- epidemiology
- One Health
- surveillance
- zoonotic diseases
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