Advances in Yersinia: Pathogenesis, Host Response, Epidemiology and Ecology of Diseases, Prevention, and Treatment

Dear Colleagues, 

The Yersinia genus encompasses four major pathogens, including Yersinia pestis, which causes the deadly bubonic plague. Pathogen evolution and successful zoonotic transmission cycles have led to the emergence and reemergence of human diseases with associated mortality. This Special Issue focuses on understanding the pathogenesis, transmission, and evolution of diseases caused by Yersinia pathogens. We feature recent progress highlighted at the 15th International Yersinia Symposium, which took place in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in September 2025, bringing together the top scientists worldwide to share recent progress towards understanding the global persistence of Yersinia pathogens.

In addition to papers from the symposium, we welcome original research and review articles that address any of the Yersinia pathogenic species, including Y. pestis, Y. pseudotuberculosis, Y. enterocolitica, and Y. ruckeri. Articles that report on bacterial pathogenesis, disease ecology and epidemiology, transmission, and infection and immunity are responsive to this call.

Prof. Dr. Deborah Anderson
Prof. Dr. Vladimir Motin
Guest Editors

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