Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Perpetual Challenge
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Emerging Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1208
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) continue to pose a significant and evolving threat to global health, driven by factors such as ecological disruption, climate change, increased international travel, and dense urbanization. The zoonotic origin of many pathogens highlights the importance of integrated One Health surveillance systems that bridge human, animal, and environmental health domains. Recent outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2, Ebola, Zika, and mpox exemplify the rapid pathogen adaptation and transmission dynamics that challenge existing public health infrastructure. Advances in genomic sequencing and bioinformatics enable real-time pathogen tracking and mutation surveillance, critical for outbreak containment and vaccine development. Despite progress in vaccine technology and antiviral therapeutics, disparities in healthcare capacity remain a significant obstacle to global response efforts. Continuous genomic monitoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, and proactive preparedness are essential to anticipate and mitigate future spill over events amid ongoing environmental and societal changes. Strengthening global health systems and fostering international cooperation are imperative to effectively address this perpetual challenge.
Prof. Dr. Vitor Duque
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- emerging infectious diseases
- zoonosis
- genomic surveillance
- global health
- pandemic preparedness
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