Biomarkers in Infectious Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Infectious diseases pose a significant public health challenge, thus enhancing our need for swift and precise diagnostic protocols that enable the administration of effective treatments. Biomarkers facilitate the early detection of infectious diseases and provide guidance regarding their treatment and prognostic assessment. Biomarkers could therefore enhance the identification, management, and application of therapeutic strategies for infectious illnesses. To realize their potential, we must address the challenges associated with biomarkers by performing rigorous research, enhancing innovation, and embedding these innovations into routine clinical practice. 

This Special Issue aims to provide a platform for the dissemination of research regarding the application of biomarkers and their prospective contributions to the field. We aim to assemble a collection of research papers, insightful reviews, and pioneering studies that investigate the evolving role of biomarkers in comprehending and treating infectious diseases. 

We therefore invite you to submit recent research, perceptive reviews, or comprehensive investigations that focus on the investigation of novel biomarkers, cutting-edge diagnostic methodologies, and the impact of biomarkers on infectious disease science. The scope of this Special Issue includes the decoding of molecular signatures, the enhancement of diagnostic algorithms, and the invention of novel prognostic systems.

Dr. Yiu Wing (Jason) Kam
Guest Editor

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