Surveillance and Molecular Epidemiology of Viral Encephalitis Pathogens
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Viral Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 1094
Special Issue Editor
Interests: viral encephalitis pathogen surveillance and detection; technology and platform development; molecular epidemiology; molecular evolution; vaccine
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Viral encephalitis remains a significant global threat to public health, causing severe neurological morbidity and mortality worldwide. The evolving landscape of pathogens and the challenges in rapid diagnosis and surveillance necessitate continued research efforts. This Special Issue focuses on the surveillance and molecular epidemiology of viral encephalitis pathogens, addressing a critical global public health need given the disease's significant impact on neurological health. It will feature cutting-edge research on the composition and regional/seasonal dynamics of viral encephalitis pathogen spectra, analyze epidemiological trends and transmission patterns, and explore molecular genetic traits (e.g., gene variation, evolutionary divergence) of key pathogens (e.g., enteroviruses, flaviviruses). The studies featured will contribute to optimizing surveillance systems, enhancing pathogen identification, and informing targeted prevention strategies, ultimately helping reduce the global burden of viral encephalitis.
Dr. Songtao Xu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- viral encephalitis
- molecular epidemiology
- pathogen spectrum
- surveillance
- molecular genetic characteristics
- epidemiological trends
- emerging viruses
- global health
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