Emerging and Re-Emerging Viruses in Animal Health: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and One Health Strategies
A special issue of Microbiology Research (ISSN 2036-7481).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 98
Special Issue Editors
Interests: veterinary medicine; veterinary virology; veterinary bacteriology
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: veterinary medicine; veterinary virology; immunology of infectious diseases; vaccines
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The landscape of veterinary virology is continuously evolving, driven by the emergence of novel pathogens and the re-emergence of known threats in new hosts or geographic areas. Viruses such as African Swine Fever Virus, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, and novel coronaviruses underscore the critical impact of animal viruses on global health, food security, and the economy. Understanding their pathogenesis, improving rapid diagnostic methods, and developing effective control strategies are paramount within a One Health framework.
This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research that illuminates the complex interactions between emerging animal viruses and their hosts. We seek to highlight advances in viral genomics, mechanisms of immune evasion, novel vaccine platforms, and the development of point-of-care diagnostics. A particular focus will be on studies that bridge the gap between animal and human health, emphasizing the interconnectedness of our ecosystems.
As the Guest Editor, I warmly invite you to submit original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications that explore the frontiers of veterinary virology. Your contributions will be instrumental in shaping our collective response to current and future viral challenges in animal populations.
Dr. Vincenzo Cuteri
Dr. Stefano Petrini
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.
Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Microbiology Research is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1600 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- emerging zoonotic viruses
- viral pathogenesis
- molecular diagnostics
- viral evolution and epidemiology
- vaccines and antivirals
- one health
- wildlife virology
- host–pathogen interactions
Benefits of Publishing in a Special Issue
- Ease of navigation: Grouping papers by topic helps scholars navigate broad scope journals more efficiently.
- Greater discoverability: Special Issues support the reach and impact of scientific research. Articles in Special Issues are more discoverable and cited more frequently.
- Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
- External promotion: Articles in Special Issues are often promoted through the journal's social media, increasing their visibility.
- Reprint: MDPI Books provides the opportunity to republish successful Special Issues in book format, both online and in print.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
