The Pathogenesis of Infectious Poultry Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

The poultry industry is a key pillar of global food safety and food security; however, bacterial and viral diseases continue to pose a major threat to it, resulting in serious economic losses and public health risks. Accurate and rapid diagnosis, effective preventive measures, and innovative treatment strategies are essential to ensure the health of poultry and improve production efficiency.

Remarkable progress has indeed been made in current research areas such as pathogen genomics, novel diagnostic tools, vaccine development, and alternatives to antimicrobial drugs. However, the accelerated mutation of pathogens, the increasing severity of drug resistance, the frequent occurrence of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, and the growing consumer concern about food safety and drug residues remain huge challenges facing industry.

This Special Issue aims to compile cutting-edge research on bacterial and viral diseases in poultry. We welcome original research papers, reviews, and case reports covering disease diagnostic technologies, etiology, epidemiology, immunoprevention strategies, new treatment methods (including rational use of antimicrobial drugs and alternative therapies), and comprehensive prevention and control measures. We hope to build a platform for researchers to communicate and learn from each other.

Dr. Ruy D. Chacón
Guest Editor

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