Emerging Technologies and Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment of Zoonotic Diseases
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 19
Special Issue Editors
Interests: one health; applied veterinary immunology; foot and mouth disease
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Interests: porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome; prrs virus
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Zoonotic diseases continue to pose significant risks to global health, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts across human, animal, and environmental sectors. This Special Issue invites original research and reviews on novel technologies for the prevention and treatment of zoonotic diseases, with a focus on integrated One Health strategies.
We welcome contributions on recent advances in vaccine development—mRNA, viral vector, nanoparticle-based, and thermostable platforms—as well as immunotherapeutic approaches, such as monoclonal antibodies and cytokine-based interventions. Studies addressing biotherapeutics, such as bacteriophages, endolysins, and microbiome-derived products, are also encouraged. Submissions that bridge veterinary and human medicine are particularly relevant, especially those providing insights into cross-species prevention and control of infectious diseases.
This Special Issue aims to contribute to the global scientific effort to develop effective, innovative, and sustainable solutions for zoonotic disease management.
Dr. Alejandra Capozzo
Dr. Jesús Hernández
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- one health
- zoonotic diseases
- vaccines
- immunotherapy and biotherapeutics
- cross-species disease prevention
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