Pathogenic Microbes in the Environment and Infectious Disease Control
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Environmental Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 1611
Special Issue Editor
Interests: infectious parasitic diseases; neglected diseases; climate change
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The presence of pathogenic microbes in the environment is of significant concern for public health. These microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, are responsible for a plethora of infectious diseases that affect human and animal populations. This summary will explore the relationships between environmental factors, the spread of infectious diseases, and the strategies employed for their control. The environment harbours various pathogenic microbes with unique characteristics and disease-causing potentials. Common examples include E. coli and Cryptosporidium in water sources, Salmonella in food products, and influenza viruses in the air. Environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and organic matter can influence the survival and proliferation of pathogenic microbes. These factors can also affect the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases.
This Special Issue will delve into the intricate relationship between pathogenic microbes in the environment and strategies for controlling the infectious diseases that they cause. It will bring together interdisciplinary research works, offering insights into the latest findings and innovations in this field. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- How various environmental reservoirs, such as the soil, water, and air, serve as natural habitats for pathogenic microbes.
- The epidemiology of infectious diseases, focusing on the transmission dynamics of pathogenic microbes.
- The effective control of infectious diseases, involving a combination of strategies.
Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Karanis
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pathogens
- bacteria
- viruses
- fungi
- parasites
- environment
- epidemiology
- control
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