Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens in the Balkans, Mediterranean, Black Sea Region and Middle East
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Ticks".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editors
Interests: tick-borne disease diagnostics; pathogen isolation; pathogen detection; vaccines; assay development
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Interests: tick-borne diseases; viral hemorrhagic fevers; vector-borne diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the present landscape, numerous accounts highlight the emergence of previously neglected, undetected, or misdiagnosed tick-borne pathogens and associated diseases across the Balkan Peninsula and across the Mediterranean, the Black Sea region, and the Middle East. As the focal point of this Special Issue, we delve into the clinical spectrum, unique characteristics, and effective treatment modalities for tick-borne diseases in these interconnected regions.
This Special Issue will also focus on the detection and description of tick-borne pathogens in ticks, animals, or humans within the regions in question. We invite contributions that provide insights into the prevalence and characteristics of ticks and tick-borne pathogens, as well as those that describe clinical aspects, address diagnostic challenges, and propose effective treatment approaches for tick-borne infections across these regions, fostering a deeper understanding of these diseases among healthcare practitioners and researchers.
This Special Issue is open to all researchers involved in studies of ticks, tick-borne pathogens, and the diseases they cause in the Balkans, the Mediterranean, the Black Sea region, and the Middle East. Original research articles, reviews, and case reports are welcome.
Dr. Pavle Banović
Dr. Dejan Jakimovski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tick-borne diseases
- vector-borne pathogens
- epidemiology
- one health
- balkans
- Mediterranean
- black sea region
- Middle East
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