Arboviruses and Global Health: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Emerging Challenges
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Virology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 260
Special Issue Editor
Interests: spatial epidemiology; infectious diseases; zoonotic pathogens; viruses; one health; environmental health
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Arboviruses, including Zika virus, Dengue virus, and West Nile virus, continue to pose major global health threats, with climate change, urbanization, and increased global mobility driving their emergence and re-emergence in new regions. This Special Issue aims to explore the evolving landscape of arboviral diseases by highlighting advancements in epidemiology, pathogenesis, and public health interventions. We welcome original research and reviews that examine surveillance strategies, vector ecology, host-virus interactions, and innovative approaches to prevention and control. Additionally, we encourage contributions addressing the socioeconomic and environmental determinants of arboviral transmission, the impact of global health disparities, and the integration of One Health strategies to mitigate disease risk. By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, this Special Issue seeks to enhance our understanding of arboviruses and inform policies aimed at strengthening global preparedness and response efforts. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:
- Epidemiology and surveillance of arboviral infections.
- Molecular mechanisms of viral pathogenesis and host immune responses.
- Vector ecology and transmission dynamics.
- Advances in diagnostics, therapeutics, and vaccine development.
- Socioeconomic and environmental factors influencing arboviral spread.
- One Health approaches to arboviral infection control and prevention.
By bringing together diverse perspectives from epidemiology, virology, vector biology, public health, and policy, this Special Issue aims to advance our understanding of arboviruses and their impact on global health. The insights gained will help inform strategies for improved surveillance, prevention, and outbreak response, ultimately strengthening global preparedness against arboviral threats.
Dr. Xiaolong Li
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- arboviruses
- global health
- epidemiology
- vector-borne diseases
- surveillance and control
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