Emerging Trends in Arbovirus Research: Diagnosis, Transmission, and Therapeutic Development
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Viral Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 73
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Arboviruses, transmitted by arthropod vectors such as mosquitoes and ticks, represent a significant global health challenge. Diseases caused by these viruses, including Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya, Yellow Fever, and West Nile, have an increased incidence rate due to climate change, urbanization, and global travel. The rapid expansion of arboviral outbreaks necessitates advancements in their detection, prevention, and treatment.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research focused on arbovirus pathogenesis, novel diagnostic tools, transmission dynamics, and the development of therapeutics and vaccines. Topics will include innovative molecular and serological diagnostic technologies, studies on vector ecology and virus–vector interactions, and the role of reservoirs in sustaining transmission cycles. Additionally, contributions on antiviral compounds, monoclonal antibodies, and vaccine development are welcome, alongside public health strategies and integrated approaches to mitigate arboviral disease burden.
By addressing these topics, this Special Issue seeks to enhance our understanding of arbovirus biology and epidemiology while fostering the development of effective interventions. We encourage submissions from diverse disciplines, including virology, immunology, epidemiology, and public health. Reviews, original research, and case studies are all welcome.
Dr. Paulo Ricardo da Silva Sanches
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- arboviruses
- vector-borne diseases
- viral pathogenesis
- molecular diagnostics
- antiviral therapies
- vaccine develop-ment
- vector control
- infectious diseases
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