Medical Microbiology and Infection: Diagnosis and Management
A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 145
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Medical microbiology plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and comprehensive management of infectious diseases, supporting effective patient care, antimicrobial stewardship, and public health responses.
This Special Issue aims to highlight recent advances in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on integrating microbiological diagnostics with diverse therapeutic and supportive approaches. Topics of interest include innovative diagnostic technologies, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, laboratory automation, and artificial intelligence-assisted decision support, as well as non‑antibiotic management strategies. Studies addressing combined diagnostic–management workflows and their clinical impact are especially encouraged.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and comprehensive reviews are welcome, covering methodological, translational, and clinical perspectives within the scope of Diagnostics. We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions.
Dr. Hsinyao Wang
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- medical microbiology
- infectious diseases
- diagnostic microbiology
- infection management
- antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- non‑antibiotic therapies
- clinical microbiology
- diagnostic innovation
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