Aquatic Animal Pathogens and Immunity
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 968
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquatic animal disease; immunology; disease control and prevention
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, on aquatic animal pathogens and immunity, aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge in the field, highlighting cutting-edge research on pathogen–host interactions, immune responses, and emerging diseases in aquatic species. We invite contributions that explore the molecular, cellular, and immunological mechanisms by which aquatic animals detect and respond to pathogens. Additionally, we seek papers that investigate the epidemiology of aquatic diseases, the development of diagnostic tools, and innovative strategies for disease control and prevention.
This Special Issue will feature a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, the following:
- Pathogenesis of emerging infectious diseases in aquatic animals.
- Innate and adaptive immunity in aquatic species.
- Genetic and molecular approaches to understanding immune responses.
- Environmental factors influencing disease susceptibility.
- Immunological biomarkers for disease detection.
- Vaccination and immunoprophylactic strategies in aquaculture.
- The impact of pathogens on aquatic biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Through this Special Issue, we hope to foster greater collaboration among researchers, aquaculture professionals, and policymakers to tackle the growing challenges posed by aquatic animal diseases. By advancing our understanding of aquatic immunity and pathogen dynamics, we aim to enhance the sustainability and resilience of aquatic ecosystems and the aquaculture industry.
We look forward to sharing the latest research and innovations in this rapidly evolving field.
Dr. Myung-hwa Jung
Dr. Junsoung Kwak
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- disease mechanism
- diagnosis methods for emerging diseases
- host–pathogen interaction
- immune defense mechanism
- vaccines
- immunostimulants
- disease control and prevention
- therapy
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