Animal Viral Infectious Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Animal viral infectious diseases are a significant threat to animal health. Unraveling how animal viral proteins exploit the host system to facilitate invasion and how hosts resist infection is crucial for understanding the pathogenesis of animal viruses. This knowledge can guide the formulation of strategies to combat infections, such as the development of new drugs or diagnostic tools. In animal research, the complex interactions between host cells and various livestock- and poultry-related infectious viral pathogens, including Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV), Classical Swine Fever Virus (CSFV), Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus (PEDV), African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV), Avian Influenza Virus (AIV), Foot-and-Mouth Disease Virus (FMDV), and others, remain insufficiently explored. This Special Issue welcomes research on host–animal virus interactions, aiming to uncover the molecular mechanisms and devise clinical solutions for major animal diseases. Meanwhile, the detection of animal infectious viruses is also key to preventing outbreaks, and novel detection methods enable faster and more accurate viral diagnosis. Therefore, we also encourage the submission of innovative detection kits and methods for clinical diagnosis and epidemiological investigations. By advancing research in this field, we hope to contribute to effective strategies for controlling animal viral infectious diseases.

Dr. He Zhang
Guest Editor

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