Infectious Diseases in Animals

Dear Colleagues,

Infectious diseases in animals, caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, pose significant challenges not only to animal health but also public health, causing zoonoses such as neosporosis, tuberculosis, and coxiellosis. Environmental changes and globalization have contributed to the emergence and re-emergence of these diseases, altering the distribution of vectors and hosts and enabling pathogens to spread into new geographical areas.

Despite scientific advancements, controlling infectious diseases in animals—especially in wildlife and livestock—remains a challenge. Understanding disease transmission, improving surveillance, and developing effective prevention and treatment strategies are critical to mitigating future outbreaks.

This Special Issue aims to address the current status of infectious diseases in animals, their transmission dynamics, and future perspectives. We welcome original research articles and reviews that contribute to this field, including studies on disease surveillance, host–pathogen interactions, novel diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, and strategies for prevention and control. 

We look forward to your valuable contributions.

Dr. Lilian Gregory
Guest Editor

Dr. Huber Rizzo
Guest Editor Assistant

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