Pathogen Infection and Public Health
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Medical Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 673
Special Issue Editors
2. Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias de la Salud, Departamento de Medicina, Unidad Milpa Alta, Instituto Politécnico Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico
Interests: population health; epidemiology; host-parasite interaction
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Since the emergence of humanity, pathogens have been responsible for outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics that have profoundly affected human populations. Over time, valuable lessons have been learned from the observations of microbiologists, virologists, immunologists, mycologists, and epidemiologists. These insights have facilitated the development of effective preventive and corrective measures.
In today's world, new technologies enable a swift response to epidemics. In this regard, molecular biology and genetic innovations serve as essential tools that enhance public health initiatives in prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
This Special Issue seeks to enhance our understanding of infectious diseases and their broader implications for public health. It focuses on exploring the impact of transmissible infectious diseases—including viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections—on diverse global population health, economic systems, migration patterns, or chronic diseases.
We invite the submission of original research articles, case reports, reviews, perspectives, opinions, and letters to the editor that contribute to the advancement of knowledge regarding pathogens in public health and their role in improving human health outcomes.
The scope of this Special Issue encompasses, but is not limited to, the following areas:
- Epidemiological patterns and the behavior of pathogens associated with outbreaks and epidemics.
- Public health strategies for the promotion of health and the prevention of pathogen transmission in healthcare settings and the broader community.
- Methodologies for effective pathogen control in public health environments.
- Prophylactic interventions designed to manage and mitigate the impact of pathogens in public health contexts.
Dr. José Arellano-Galindo
Dr. Ana Estela Gamiño-Arroyo
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- infectious diseases
- transmissible infections
- outbreaks
- population health
- the relationship between the economy and health
- migration's impact on health
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