Research on Mosquito-Borne Pathogens
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 511
Special Issue Editors
2. Biotechnology Institute, Sao Paulo State University, Botucatu 18618-689, Brazil
Interests: metagenomics; vectors population genetics; molecular epidemiology
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Interests: mosquito population genetics; metagenomics; transcriptomics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Mosquito-borne pathogens are a major global health concern, responsible for transmitting diseases that affect millions of people each year. Mosquitoes act as vectors for a range of pathogens, including viruses such as dengue, Zika, chikungunya, and West Nile, as well as parasites that cause malaria and leishmaniasis. These pathogens pose serious health risks, leading to severe symptoms, chronic complications, and even death. In many regions, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas, mosquito-borne diseases are a primary cause of morbidity and mortality, placing a substantial burden on healthcare systems.
The ability of mosquitoes to thrive in various climates, coupled with increased global travel and climate change, has expanded the geographic range of these diseases. This expansion increases the risk of outbreaks in new areas, underscoring the need for preventive measures worldwide. Understanding and addressing mosquito-borne pathogens is therefore crucial, not only to protect affected communities but also to prevent the spread of these pathogens to wider populations. In this context, this Special Issue supports and encourages publications in the fields of mosquito vector population genetics, behavior, developmental biology, and the genetics and biology of mosquito-pathogen interactions.
Dr. Diego Peres Alonso
Prof. Dr. Paulo Eduardo Martins Ribolla
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- mosquito vector
- mosquito pathogens
- genetics
- developmental biology
- mosquito–pathogen interactions
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