Arboviruses Worldwide: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Global Health Challenges
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Viral Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 3062
Special Issue Editor
2. Division of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, CA, USA
Interests: cell host and viral interactions; endothelial cell biology; virus pathogenesis; arboviruses; flavivirus; vector control
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Dear Colleagues,
Arboviruses, a diverse group of emerging and re-emerging viruses belonging to different viral families (e.g. Flaviviridae, Togaviridae, Peribunyaviridae) and mainly transmitted by arthropod vectors such as mosquitoes, midgets, and ticks, pose significant public health threats worldwide. Notable examples include dengue (DENV), Zika (ZIKV), chikungunya (CHIKV), Oropuche (ORV), yellow fever and West Nile (WNV) viruses. These viruses are responsible for millions of infections worldwide including a wide range of clinical manifestations, from mild febrile illnesses to severe and sometimes life-threatening neurological complications and hemorrhagic fevers. This Special Issue seeks to engage all manuscripts including major articles, reviews, brief reports, etc that address the epidemiology and transmission dynamics of arboviruses, emphasizing the role of climate change, urbanization, and global travel in their spread. The molecular mechanisms of viral pathogenesis and host immune responses are also discussed, alongside current diagnostic methods and therapeutic challenges. Furthermore, the Special Issue looks to highlight the importance of vector control strategies, vaccine development, and public health interventions in mitigating the impact of arboviral diseases.
Dr. Henry Puerta-Guardo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- arboviruses
- flavivirus
- alphavirus
- bunyavirus
- vector-borne diseases
- viral pathogenesis
- vaccine development
- public health
- vector control strategies
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