New Insights Into Zoonotic Intracellular Pathogens
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 January 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: bacterial and viral genomics; diagnostics; clinical metagenomics; vaccine development; bioinformatics; one health
Interests: bacterial and viral genomics; diagnostics; tick-transmitted pathogens; clinical metagenomics; vaccine development; interactions between bacterial pathogens and immune cells; one health
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: bacterial and viral genomics; diagnostics; tick-transmitted pathogens; clinical metagenomics; vaccine development; interactions between bacterial pathogens and immune cells; one health
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in the study of zoonotic intracellular pathogens have significantly enhanced our understanding of diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans. These pathogens, including bacteria like Coxiella, Rickettsia, and Brucella, as well as viruses such as Influenza, Zika, and Ebola, often evade the host immune response by residing within host cells.
Innovative techniques in molecular biology, such as PCR, genomic sequencing, and CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing, have allowed researchers to dissect the complex interactions between these pathogens and their hosts. This has led to the identification of new virulence factors and mechanisms of immune evasion.
Furthermore, advancements in vaccination strategies and diagnostic tools are paving the way for more effective public health responses. Understanding the ecology and transmission dynamics of these pathogens is crucial, especially as climate change and urbanization increase the risk of zoonotic spillover events. Continued research will be essential to mitigate future outbreaks.
This Special Issue encompasses a comprehensive collection of research articles and reviews that delve into the intricate interactions between pathogens and their hosts. It includes studies on pathogen detection and characterization, innovative diagnostic methodologies, and advancements in vaccine development and treatment strategies, highlighting significant contributions to the field.
Dr. Tarka Raj Bhatta
Guest Editor
Dr. Stephen Graves
Dr. John Stenos
Co-Guest Editors
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Keywords
- zoonotic intracellular pathogens
- bacteria
- viruses
- sequencing
- virulence factors
- immune system
- vaccine development
- diagnostic tools
- one health
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