Interactions between Vectors, Pathogens and the Hosts
A special issue of Life (ISSN 2075-1729). This special issue belongs to the section "Epidemiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 February 2024) | Viewed by 271
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Insects are important carriers and vectors of pathogens of medical and veterinary importance. The pathogens they vector include parasites, bacteria, and viruses. There has been a progressive increase in the distribution of insects of medical importance and an associated increase in the distribution of pathogens they transmit. Furthermore, there has been a progressive increase in the emergence and re-emergence of vector-borne diseases with several new pathogens and vectors. Therefore, it has become increasingly important to understand the interactions between these vectors and the pathogens they transmit in order to develop targeted preventive and control measures. In this regard, this Special Issue of Life will focus on research aimed at preventing and controlling vector-borne diseases by targeting the insect. This Special Issue will therefore welcome articles and review papers that focus on the following:
- Interactions between vectors and the pathogens they transmit;
- The insect virome and arbovirus transmission;
- Genetic approach to understanding vector competence;
- Interactions between the vector and the hosts;
- Current control measures to limit insect–human contact.
Dr. Michael Amoa-Bosompem
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- arbovirus
- vectors
- mosquitoes
- ticks
- vector–host interactions
- vector–pathogen interactions
- vector-virome
- vector-microbiome
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