Ecological Dynamics of Vector-Borne Pathogens: From Hosts to Vectors
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editors
Interests: zoonotic diseases; veterinary epidemiology; infectious diseases
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Interests: infections; veterinary science
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2. Department of Veterinary Clinics, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, ICBAS-UP, University of Porto, 4050-313 Porto, Portugal
3. Animal and Veterinary Research Centre (CECAV), University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD), Quinta de Prados, 5000-801 Vila Real, Portugal
4. Associate Laboratory for Animal and Veterinary Science—AL4AnimalS, 1300-477 Lisboa, Portugal
Interests: infections; veterinary science
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Vector-borne diseases are no longer restricted by borders, climates, or seasons. In a rapidly changing world, climate warming, shifting rainfall patterns, and accelerated environmental transformations are expanding the habitats of disease vectors, creating unprecedented opportunities for pathogens to invade new territories. These shifts are rewriting the global map of disease risk, often faster than our ability to respond.
At the heart of this challenge lies a complex and dynamic network constituting hosts, vectors, pathogens, and the environment, locked in constant interaction. Understanding the relationships within this network is not simply an academic exercise; it is the foundation for predicting outbreaks, protecting vulnerable populations, and designing effective, sustainable interventions.
This Special Issue seeks to bring together cutting-edge research and integrative reviews that illuminate these ecological dynamics and point toward innovative solutions. By bridging disciplines—from field ecology and molecular biology to epidemiology, climate science, and public health—we aim to generate knowledge that can inform action in the face of a growing global threat.
Dr. Sofia Ferreira Anastácio
Dr. Joana Ferrolho Gibson
Prof. Dr. Hugo C. R. Vilhena
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- vector-borne pathogens
- host–vector interactions
- climate change
- disease emergence
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