Understanding the Epidemiology and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
2. BioEnvironmental Science Program, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD 21251, USA
Interests: wastewater based epidemiology; climate change; infectious diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) continue to challenge global health systems, with new pathogens frequently posing significant risks to both human and animal populations. This Special Issue in Pathogens seeks to explore the epidemiology, molecular characteristics, and mechanisms of emergence of these infectious agents. Topics of interest include but are not limited to zoonotic spillover, pathogen evolution, genomic surveillance, transmission dynamics, and the identification of high-risk populations. Additionally, innovative approaches to outbreak prediction, prevention strategies, and therapeutic development will be highlighted. The issue aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of EID threats and inform policy decisions and public health interventions to mitigate their impact on both human and animal health.
We invite original research articles, reviews, and short communications from scientists in academia, national labs, and industry to contribute to this Special Issue.
Dr. Samendra Sherchan
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- emerging infectious diseases
- pathogen genomics
- zoonoses
- epidemiology and surveillance
- disease control strategies
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