Vector-Borne Diseases: Host Infection Mechanisms, Immune Response and Epidemiology
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 2497
Special Issue Editors
Interests: molecular epidemiology; vector-borne pathogens; intestinal parasites; infectious diseases; zoonoses; nephrology and urology; renal replacement therapy; therapeutic innovation and biomarkers; antimicrobial-resistant bacteria in companion animals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Global warming continues to heavily disrupt ecosystems and drive the emergence and spread of vector-borne diseases in not only us but also in animals. Understanding and mitigating these threats requires a multidisciplinary approach that integrates insights from infection biology, immunology, epidemiology, and environmental science.
This Special Issue aims to foster collaboration across veterinary and human medicine within a One Health framework. We welcome high-quality original research and reviews addressing the molecular, cellular, and ecological aspects of vector-borne diseases.
Topics of interest include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Host–vector–pathogen interactions and mechanisms of invasion or persistence.
- Innate and adaptive immune responses to vector-borne pathogens.
- Epidemiological trends, surveillance, and ecological modelling of disease transmission.
- Climate change impacts, vector ecology, and emerging risks.
- Development of diagnostics, vaccines, and novel control strategies.
Submissions with cross-sectoral perspectives that bridge veterinary and human health are especially encouraged. We look forward to your valuable contributions toward advancing knowledge and solutions to combat vector-borne diseases worldwide.
Dr. Sahatchai Tangtrongsup
Dr. Nattawooti Sthitmatee
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- vector-borne pathogens
- host–vector–pathogen interactions
- immune response to arthropod-borne infections
- vector competence and ecology
- one health surveillance
- emerging zoonoses
- tick-borne diseases
- animal vector-borne diseases
- veterinary public health
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