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Special Issues
Pathogens publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
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Emerging and Re-Emerging Viral Infections in Animals
Deadline: 31 July 2026
Globalization and Emerging Zoonotic Diseases: One Health Perspectives on Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Genomics and Epidemiology of Emerging Viruses
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Antiviral Strategies and Vaccines Against Emerging RNA Viruses
Deadline: 30 June 2026
Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Perpetual Challenge
Deadline: 31 May 2026
Emerging Zoonoses and Sustainable One Health Strategies
Deadline: 20 April 2026
Recent Advances in Coronavirus Research: Molecular Biology, Pathogenesis, and Antiviral Strategies
Deadline: 15 April 2026
Emerging Arboviruses: Epidemiology, Control, and Future Directions
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Emerging and Re-Emerging Human Infectious Diseases
Deadline: 28 February 2026
Emerging and Re-Emerging Bacterial Infections
Deadline: 15 February 2026
Emerging and Neglected Zoonotic Pathogens in Companion Animals
Deadline: 20 January 2026
Emergence and Re-Emergence of Animal Viral Diseases
Deadline: 31 December 2025
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