Emerging Animal Pathogens and Infections in Poland

Dear Colleagues,

Threats to the well-being of humans, animals, and plants in the modern world related to the omnipresence of pathogenic microorganisms in the environment are now of a different nature than those that occurred decades ago. Currently, antibiotic resistance is the main problem with regard to bacterial infections. When it comes to viruses, the emergence of new pathogens, such as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses, or African swine fever (ASF) virus, is a constant threat. These pathogens have caused tremendous damage worldwide in both areas of health and economics. It should be emphasized that early detection of emerging pathogens is essential for the prevention of the spread of infection and the effective treatment of infected populations. A characteristic feature of recent decades of the present century were migration of populations related to armed conflicts, as well as rapid movement related to the development of, among other technologies, air transport. These phenomena, in the absence of proper sanitary supervision, may also be the reason for the transfer of some pathogens to areas where they have not been present before. The recent spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic or African swine disease shows how serious the threat and the large social and economic impact of emerging pathogens can be. Humans and animals are constantly exposed to new hosts, vectors, and potential pathogens, so the study of pathogens that threaten their populations is more important than ever, especially those of increasing importance and frequency. The purpose of this Special Issue is to engage scientists in Poland working on emerging pathogens infecting humans, animals (vertebrates and invertebrates), or plants to present their latest research in the form of original research, short reports, case studies, but feedback is also welcome. We are looking for scientific articles that will contribute to a better understanding of pathogens, dealing with, among others, epidemiology, identification, infection mechanisms or diagnostics of pathogenic microorganisms in the clinical, environmental and public health areas in Poland. Diseases caused by various etiological agents—viruses, bacteria, fungi and fungus-like organisms, protists, and various parasites—affecting invertebrates and vertebrates will be accepted for publication. Both original and review articles are welcome. Potential topics include, but are not limited to: pathogen surveillance, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment, cellular and molecular pathogenesis, and innate and adaptive immune responses between emerging microbes and their hosts.

Prof. Dr. Michał Marek Reichert
Dr. Monika Szymańska-Czerwińska
Guest Editors

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