Dear Colleagues,

Whereas significant research efforts have been targeted to mosquito-borne (MB) viral infections such as DENV and ZIKV in other parts of the world, a significant information gap exists for Africa. As the geographical origin of many of the currently globally important MB viruses, Africa is an interesting location in which to study these viruses. The lack of diagnostic capacity has hampered the detection of MB diseases in many African countries, thus leaving the overall epidemiological situation and pathogen diversity unknown. The available sporadic information demonstrates the current epidemic circulation of pathogens such as DENV, ZIKV, CHIKV, and RVFV in several countries. These, however, represent only a small fraction of the described arboviruses in Africa that include many lesser known viruses. Several local factors are likely to play a role in arbovirus dynamics and ecology in Africa, which may differ from one region to another. These include, for example, the sylvatic cycles in primates, diverse mosquito fauna, and human activities. The rural communities that live in close proximity to wildlife may also provide a way for new arboviruses to emerge. This Special Issue will review and gather information for a comprehensive update on the current understanding of the African arbovirus scene. We invite researchers engaged in arbovirology to submit their work to this Special Issue focused on the diversity and future prospects of arboviral pathogens in Africa.

Dr. Eili Huhtamo
Dr. Essi Korhonen
Guest Editors

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