Emerging Trends in Arboviral Research: Surveillance, Diagnostics, Virus–Host Interactions, and Therapeutic Strategies
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Virology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 916
Special Issue Editors
Interests: arboviruses; surveillance; diagnosis; virus-hosts interactions
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Arboviruses, or arthropod-borne viruses, transmitted by vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks, pose significant public health threats globally. This Special Issue will highlight cutting-edge research in the field of arbovirology, encompassing both basic and applied studies. Contributions will explore advancements in diagnostics, surveillance, arbovirus viral evolution, and vector–host interactions, as well as the therapeutic development of arboviral diseases, such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya, yellow fever, and West Nile viruses. More recently, Oropouche virus emergence has posed a new concern. These viruses cause a wide range of diseases, from mild febrile illness to severe neurological complications, with increasing global incidence. By embracing a multidisciplinary approach, this Special Issue will foster a deeper understanding of arbovirus transmission dynamics, inform public health strategies, and guide the development of novel therapeutic and preventive measures. By addressing critical gaps in our knowledge and emphasizing innovative solutions, this Special Issue will contribute to developing further research and informing global health responses to arboviral outbreaks in order to reduce their burden on communities worldwide.
Dr. Flávia Barreto Dos Santos
Dr. Priscila Conrado Guerra Nunes
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- arthropod-borne viruses
- diagnostics
- surveillance
- vector–host interactions
- pathogenesis
- viral evolution
- therapeutic strategies
- antivirus
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