Infectious Diseases in Aquatic Animals
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1893
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Infectious diseases in aquatic animals present a significant threat to both wild and farmed species, impacting biodiversity, ecosystem health, and aquaculture productivity. These infections can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, each with unique modes of transmission and pathogenesis. Understanding the dynamics of these diseases is crucial for developing effective prevention and control strategies to safeguard aquatic animal health and, by extension, the health of human populations reliant on these resources.
This Special Issue of Pathogens seeks to gather cutting-edge research and reviews that enhance our understanding of infectious diseases in aquatic animals. We are particularly interested in studies that elucidate the mechanisms of pathogen infection, host immune responses, and environmental factors influencing disease outbreaks. Additionally, we welcome contributions that explore novel diagnostic methods, novel animal models, therapeutic approaches, and biosecurity measures aimed at mitigating the impact of these diseases. We invite researchers to submit original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and insightful case reports that address these topics. By compiling this knowledge, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of aquatic animal diseases and promote the development of innovative solutions to combat these threats.
Dr. Roberto Bermúdez Pose
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- infectious diseases
- aquatic animals
- pathogens
- host–pathogen interactions
- immune response
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