Combating Infectious Diseases in Aquaculture
A special issue of Fishes (ISSN 2410-3888). This special issue belongs to the section "Welfare, Health and Disease".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2026) | Viewed by 1145
Editors
Interests: identification of aquatic pathogens; fishery vaccine; pathologic mechanism
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Interests: veterinary microbiology; vaccine; antimicrobial resistance; one health; rapid diagnosis
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Infectious diseases are a formidable challenge to the sustainability and productivity of global aquaculture, posing significant threats to economic stability, food security, and aquatic ecosystem health. Understanding the pathogens that affect aquatic species, their pathological mechanisms, host immune responses, and the complex dynamics of host–pathogen interactions is, therefore, critical for developing effective prevention, diagnostic, and control strategies.
This Special Issue aims to curate a diverse and high-quality collection of research that advances our knowledge in the critical field of aquatic animal health. We seek to bring together cutting-edge studies that delve into the etiology, diagnostics, pathology, immunology, pathogenesis, and host–pathogen relationships across a broad spectrum of farmed aquatic species. The goal is to provide a comprehensive forum for contemporary science that directly informs disease management and resilience in aquaculture.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that offer empirical insights, novel methodological approaches, or theoretical models. Contributions may cover, but are not limited to, emerging and re-emerging pathogens (viral or bacterial), innovative diagnostic tools, mechanisms of pathogenicity and virulence, host defense mechanisms, vaccine development, and the influence of environmental and husbandry factors on disease outbreaks. Studies focusing on both vertebrate and invertebrate aquaculture species are encouraged.
We particularly wish to inspire and showcase the work of early-career researchers and scientists dedicated to safeguarding aquatic animal health. By synthesizing current knowledge and highlighting innovative research, this Special Issue will contribute to building more robust and sustainable aquaculture practices worldwide. We invite submissions by July 31, 2026, and will make every effort to ensure your research findings gain visibility among peers.
Prof. Dr. Songlin Guo
Prof. Dr. Ulisses De Pádua Pereira
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- fishery vaccine
- outer membrane protein
- bacterial pathogen
- viral pathogen
- pathology
- diagnostic kit
- transcriptomic analysis
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