Rapid Novel Diagnostics for Infectious Disease
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 5056
Special Issue Editor
Interests: biosensors; electroanalytical; diagnostics
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Welcome to this Special Issue entitled “Rapid Novel Diagnostics for Infectious Disease”. In the face of evolving pathogens and global health challenges, the field of diagnostic medicine is advancing at an unprecedented pace. This Special Issue seeks to explore the latest innovations and breakthroughs in rapid diagnostics for infectious diseases. From cutting-edge technologies to streamlined point-of-care solutions, this collection of articles aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of diagnosing infectious diseases swiftly and accurately. Join us in uncovering the vital role that rapid diagnostics play in the early detection, effective treatment, and containment of infectious outbreaks.
Prof. Dr. Valber de Albuquerque Pedrosa
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- infectious diseases
- rapid diagnostics
- point-of-care testing
- pathogen detection
- molecular diagnostics
- immunoassays
- diagnostic innovations
- global health challenges
- early detection
- outbreak containment
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