Molecular Epidemiology and Surveillance of Major Enteric Viruses
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Virology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2027 | Viewed by 626
Special Issue Editor
Interests: rotavirus; norovirus; astrovirus
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Enteric viruses remain among the leading causes of acute gastroenteritis (AGE) worldwide and represent a substantial public health burden. AGE accounts for more than 200,000 pediatric deaths annually, predominantly in low- and middle-income countries, while in high income settings it results in significant healthcare utilization, emergency department visits and hospitalizations, with considerable economic consequences. The most clinically relevant enteric viruses include group A rotavirus, norovirus, adenovirus types 40/41 and astrovirus. In recent years, emerging echovirus variants have also been associated with severe and occasionally fatal infections in several geographical regions. Additional viruses, such as toroviruses, picobirnaviruses, aichiviruses and enteroviruses may contribute to disease burden to a lesser extent. Enteric viruses constitute a functional rather than a taxonomic group, sharing common biological and epidemiological features. Transmission occurs primarily through the fecal–oral route, although direct person to person spread is also common. Contaminated water, food and environmental surfaces (fomites) play a major role in disseminating these pathogens, contributing to numerous foodborne and waterborne outbreaks worldwide. A key challenge in the study and control of enteric viruses is their high antigenic and genetic diversity. Many of these viruses evolve rapidly and comprise multiple serotypes, genotypes and variants. This diversity complicates molecular classification, limits the sensitivity of diagnostic assays and hinders the development of effective vaccines.
The Special Issue entitled "Molecular Epidemiology and Surveillance of Major Enteric Viruses" aims to present recent research on any aspect of the molecular epidemiology of major enteric viruses. Some of its focal points include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Molecular epidemiology and phylogenetic analyses
- Genotyping strategies and genomic characterization
- Evolutionary dynamics, viral diversity and adaptation
- Advances in molecular diagnostics and surveillance technologies
- Outbreak detection, investigation and control measures
- Environmental and wastewater monitoring of enteric viruses
- Prevention strategies, vaccines and antiviral approaches
Reviews, original research and communications are welcome.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Applied Microbiology.
Dr. Floriana Bonura
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- enteric viruses
- molecular epidemiology
- genotyping and viral evolution
- surveillance and diagnostics
- infection control
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