Surveillance, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases of Bees
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 5399
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
A number of pathogens are known to affect bees, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. Some pathogens have been associated with significant losses in managed pollinators, while others impact unmanaged bees, thereby hindering their ability to contribute to the maintenance of ecosystems and agroecosystems. Active surveillance of pathogens, as well as their effective and timely detection, is critical to preventing their spread. Active surveillance is also critical for the timely detection of emerging diseases, which have become of great interest due to the global exchange of bees or the accidental introduction of invasive pests. Additionally, understanding the dynamic nature of host–pathogen interactions is important for producing better solutions to counteract the effects of diseases. Until now, there remain numerous unanswered questions regarding the life cycle, pathogenicity, and virulence of many pathogens that infect bees. These questions are crucial as they guide the development of therapeutic alternatives, such as antiviral treatments and biocontrol methods. This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge studies that advance our understanding of the life cycle of bee pathogens, their transmission, host-pathogen dynamics, surveillance and detection strategies, and therapeutic options.
Dr. Nuria Morfin
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bee pathogens
- infectious diseases
- pathogen surveillance
- pathogenicity
- host–pathogen interactions
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