Emerging Diseases in Aquatic Animals
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 1166
Special Issue Editors
Interests: aquaculture; diseases; gut microbiota; immune responses; probiotics
Interests: aquatic animal health; aquatic animal disease; pathogen characterization; pathology; histopathology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The emergence of new diseases in aquatic animals poses significant challenges to aquaculture and its sustainability. These diseases, driven by factors such as environmental changes, intensified aquaculture practices, and the transboundary movement of aquatic organisms, threaten the health and stability of aquatic populations. This Special Issue aims to address these challenges by inviting contributions focused on the emergence, detection, and management of novel diseases in fish, shellfish, and other aquatic organisms.
We particularly encourage studies that investigate the drivers of disease emergence, pathogen characterization, host–pathogen interactions, and the development of innovative diagnostic tools and intervention strategies. Research exploring the impact of antimicrobial resistance and the effectiveness of biosecurity measures on disease incidence and control is also highly valued. This Special Issue seeks to provide an overview of pressing issues in aquatic animal health. Submissions are invited in the form of original research articles presenting novel findings in pathology and disease control, review articles summarizing recent advancements, case studies highlighting unique or emerging disease outbreaks, methodological papers detailing innovative diagnostic or therapeutic techniques, and short communications reporting urgent and significant findings.
Dr. Tran Ngoc Tuan
Guest Editor
Dr. Nguyen Dinh-Hung
Guest Editor Assistant
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 100 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for announcement on this website.
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. Microorganisms 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 2700 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 diseases
- aquatic animal health
- novel pathogens
- disease outbreaks
- diagnostic innovation
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.
- e-Book format: Special Issues with more than 10 articles can be published as dedicated e-books, ensuring wide and rapid dissemination.
Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies can be found here.
