Pathogens, Infections, and Public Health

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue invites original research articles, reviews, and short communications that examine the complex relationships between pathogens, infections, and public health. We welcome contributions that address the biology, epidemiology, diagnostics, prevention, and control of infectious diseases across different human populations. Manuscripts may focus on bacterial, viral, fungal, or parasitic pathogens, with particular emphasis on emerging and re-emerging infections, antimicrobial resistance, and pathogen–host interactions. Studies showcasing innovative diagnostic techniques, genomic and molecular approaches, public health surveillance, and outbreak investigations are especially encouraged. We are also interested in perspectives on integrating laboratory capacity, health policy, and community-based strategies for enhancing infectious disease prevention and control. Multidisciplinary submissions that connect basic science, clinical applications, and public health practice are highly valued. By combining global and regional insights, this Special Issue will advance scientific understanding and support evidence-based strategies to address current and future infectious disease challenges.

Prof. Dr. Vlademir Cantarelli
Guest Editor

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 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

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.