Integrated Surveillance and Molecular Characterisation Unveiling the Epidemiology of Animal-Derived Zoonoses

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue focuses on integrated surveillance and molecular characterization as essential tools for unveiling the epidemiology of animal-derived zoonoses. These diseases pose an increasing threat to public health, animal health, and food safety, particularly in the context of intensified animal production systems, environmental change, and globalization. The integration of epidemiological surveillance with advanced molecular and genomic approaches enables improved detection, source attribution, and understanding of transmission pathways across animals, humans, and the environment.

The aim of this Special Issue is to bring together high-quality original research articles and reviews that address the application of integrated surveillance systems and molecular methodologies to the study of zoonotic pathogens of animal origin, in line with the journal’s scope and the One Health framework. Submissions are welcomed that explore pathogen detection, molecular characterization, transmission dynamics, evolutionary analysis, and risk assessment.

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to, integrated epidemiological surveillance, whole-genome sequencing, phylogenetic analysis, antimicrobial resistance, pathogen traceability, and control strategies. This Special Issue aims at providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary overview that supports improved prevention, monitoring, and control of zoonotic diseases.

Dr. David González-Barrio
Guest Editor

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