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Piroplasms and Tick-Borne Pathogens: Transmission, Surveillance, and One Health Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: piroplasms; tick-borne diseases; One Health; surveillance; zoonotic parasites
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: Progress and Challenges in Global Immunization Strategies submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 78 | Submission Open
Keywords: human papillomavirus; HPV; vaccine; immunization strategies; vaccine equity; single-dose schedule; vaccine hesitancy; global health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Therapeutic Developments)
Surveillance and Molecular Epidemiology of Viral Encephalitis Pathogens
edited by Songtao Xu
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 56 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral encephalitis; molecular epidemiology; pathogen spectrum; surveillance; molecular genetic characteristics; epidemiological trends; emerging viruses; global health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Therapeutic Strategies for Mycobacterium Infections Novel Drug Development submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mycobacterium infections; drug development; tuberculosis treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Pathogenesis, Antibiotic Resistance, and Host Immune Responses to Bacterial Infections
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial pathogenesis; antibiotic resistance; host immune responses; bacterial virulence; antimicrobial strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases in Wild Animals
edited by and Joares Adenilson May Júnior
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 5924 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial; protozoal; viral; transmission; diagnostic
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
Emerging Tick-Borne Diseases: From Vector Ecology to Host–Pathogen Dynamics
edited by , Zbigniew Zając and Aneta Woźniak
submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 48 | Submission Open
Keywords: tick-borne emerging pathogens; epidemiology of tick-borne diseases; dynamics of emerging tick-borne pathogens; One Health in tick-borne diseases
Microbial Interactions, Infections, and Interventions in Neonatal Health submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: neonates; healthcare-associated infection; microorganisms; mortality; prematurity
Zoonotic Pathogens in the Tropics: From the Forest to the Cities submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 7603 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic diseases; vectors; animal hosts; transmition cycles; epidemiology; ecology diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
Updates on Zoonotic Parasites
edited by Alynne da Silva Barbosa and Maria Regina Reis Amendoeira
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5167 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonosis; helminths; protozoa; arthropods; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Arboviruses Worldwide: Epidemiology, Pathogenesis, and Global Health Challenges submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3272 | Submission Open
Keywords: arboviruses; flavivirus; alphavirus; bunyavirus; vector-borne diseases; viral pathogenesis; vaccine development; public health; vector control strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Targeted Antibacterial Strategies Against Pathogens in Fish and Farm Animals submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture and livestock pharmacokinetics; precision antibacterial interventions; antibiotic adjuvants and probiotics; targeted drug delivery systems
Viral Infections and Their Effects on the Central Nervous System (CNS), 2nd Edition
edited by Rajnish S. Dave, Josué Pérez-Santiago and
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 50 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus; CNS; COVID-19; HIV-1; neuroinflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Updates on Transboundary Animal Diseases: Pathogenesis, Epidemiology, and Control
edited by Lauro Velazquez-Salinas
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: transboundary animal diseases (TADs); pathogenesis; epidemiology; molecular epidemiology; evolution; diagnostics; vaccine development; host– pathogen interactions; transmission dynamics; control strategies
One Health and Pathogens: Challenges, Opportunities and the Future
edited by Ranieri Guerra
submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 25 | Submission Open
Keywords: One Health; zoonotic diseases; antimicrobial resistance; emerging pathogens; pandemic preparedness; disease surveillance; human-animal-environment interface; multisectoral collaboration; pathogen transmission; global health security
One Health Approaches to Livestock and Poultry Pathogen Management
edited by
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 129 | Submission Open
Keywords: One Health; livestock; poultry; zoonoses; antimicrobial resistance; biosecurity; pathogen surveillance; molecular diagnostics; sustainable farming; public health
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Pathogens, Resistance, and Prevention
edited by María Ángeles Pérez-Morente, and
submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 99 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; sexually transmitted infections; pathogens; antimicrobial resistance; prevention strategies; public health; epidemiology; treatment; vaccination; diagnostic methods; sexual health; educational intervention
Epidemiology of Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Potential Public Health Impact of Vaccination
edited by Fabio Tramuto
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 7771 | Submission Open
Keywords: respiratory syncytial virus; epidemiology; public health; co-infections; re-infection; vaccines; monoclonal antibodies; molecular surveillance; genomics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Understanding HIV Pathogenesis and Targeting for the Prevention and Cure submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7023 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV; AIDS; pathogenesis; treatment; antiretroviral drugs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Classic and Emerging Pathogens as a Cause of Healthcare-Associated Infections: Current Knowledge and Future Approaches submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6203 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; epidemiology; healthcare-associated infections; microbiology; preventive medicine; public health
Updates in Infective Endocarditis—2nd Edition
edited by and Jack McHugh
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6200 | Submission Open
Keywords: infective endocarditis; cardiovascular infection; echocardiography; nuclear scan; positron-emission tomography; AngioVac; phage therapy; transcutaneous aortic valve replacement; TAVR
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Globalization and Emerging Zoonotic Diseases: One Health Perspectives on Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5763 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic diseases; one health approach; veterinary public health; epidemiology; transboundary diseases; food security; animal health and welfare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Pathogens)
Recent Advances in Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)—2nd Edition
edited by and Ewa Augustynowicz-Kopeć
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4862 | Submission Open
Keywords: mycobacteriosis; identification; nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM); mycobacteria other than tuberculosis (MOTT); epidemiology; Mycobacterium spp.; microbiological diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Tick-Borne Pathogens and Their Impact on Human and Animal Health submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4025 | Submission Open
Keywords: tick-borne diseases; zoonotic pathogens; Lyme borreliosis; emerging tick-borne pathogens; Rickettsia; vector biology; disease transmission; public health impact; animal health; tick control and prevention; the control and prevention of tick-borne diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ticks)
Acinetobacter baumannii: An Emerging Pathogen submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3731 | Submission Open
Keywords: Acinetobacter baumannii; Acinetobacter baumannii virulence factors; animal model(s) of infection; antimicrobial agents; and their synergism; carbapenem resistance; immune response and antibody evaluation; multi-drug resistance; nosocomial infection; surgical and wound infection; transferable genes; vaccine and vaccine development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Enteroviruses: From Host Interactions to Molecular Epidemiology and Clinical Impacts
edited by and Fernando Neto Tavares
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1426 | Submission Open
Keywords: enterovirus; coxsackievirus; enterovirus surveillance; atypical manifestations; virus-host interaction; neuroinfection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Respiratory Diseases in Swine: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Control
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1369 | Submission Open
Keywords: swine; respiratory diseases; diagnostics; surveillance; control strategies
Advances in Salmonella Epidemiology and Pathogenesis
edited by and Zhenyu Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1312 | Submission Open
Keywords: Salmonella; Salmonella infections; epidemiology; genomics; virulence; pathogenesis; vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Emerging Technologies and Approaches for the Prevention and Treatment of Zoonotic Diseases submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1231 | Submission Open
Keywords: one  health; zoonotic  diseases; vaccines; immunotherapy  and biotherapeutics; cross-species disease prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Therapeutic Developments)
Genomic Epidemiology & Drug Resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
edited by Benson Kidenya and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1205 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mycobacterium tuberculosis; genomic epidemiology; drug resistance; whole genome sequencing; machine learning; data science; antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Advances in Infectious Diseases of Aquaculture Animals
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 858 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; infectious diseases; diagnosis; disease prevention; treatment
Emerging and Re-Emerging Parasitic Diseases submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 826 | Submission Open
Keywords: parasites; diseases; emerging diseases; neglected diseases; diagnostics; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Zoonotic Parasites in Livestock: A One Health Perspective
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 435 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic parasites; livestock; helminths; protozoa; arthropods; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Genomics and Epidemiology of Emerging Viruses
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 433 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging viruses; genomic surveillance; molecular epidemiology; vaccine strain comparison; diagnostic assay development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Pathogens)
Advanced Research on Human Viral Coinfections
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 412 | Submission Open
Keywords: coinfection mechanisms; coinfection immune responses; antiviral therapies; prevention strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Impacts of Tryptophan Metabolism on the Outcome of Host-Pathogen Interactions
edited by and Camila Brito
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 205 | Submission Open
Keywords: kynurenine pathway; indoles; serotonin pathway; microbiota; virulence; inflammation
The Latest Trends in the Molecular Epidemiology of Gram-Negative Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 137 | Submission Open
Keywords: gram-negative bacteria; antimicrobial resistance; molecular epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
From Whisper to Resistance: Bacterial Dialogues Behind Biofilm
edited by Andrea Muras
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: quorum sensing; quorum quenching; quorum sensing inhibition; biofilm; bacterial communities; pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Advances in the Epidemiology of Human Infectious Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; human infectious diseases; surveillance; outbreak investigation; antimicrobial resistance; public health; molecular epidemiology; re-emerging pathogens; sustainable development goals (SDGs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
Neglected Parasitic Diseases: Epidemiology, Pathobiology, and Innovative Control
edited by Kumar Sachin Singh and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: neglected parasitic diseases; epidemiology; pathobiology; One Health; host– parasite interaction; vector control; drug resistance; vaccine development; surveillance; innovative control strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Antiviral Strategies and Vaccines Against Emerging RNA Viruses
edited by , Kruttika S. Phadke and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: RNA viruses; emerging infections; antiviral; vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Pathogens)
Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens in the Balkans, Mediterranean, Black Sea Region and Middle East submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: tick-borne diseases; vector-borne pathogens; epidemiology; one health; balkans; Mediterranean; black sea region; Middle East
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ticks)
Recent Advances in Coronavirus Research: Molecular Biology, Pathogenesis, and Antiviral Strategies
edited by Xuming Zhang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 46 | Submission Open
Keywords: coronaviruses; molecular biology; pathogenesis; antivirals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Pathogens)
Viral Infections in Immunocompromised Patients submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 34 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral infection; immunocompromised patients; molecular diagnosis; antiviral drug prophylaxis; vaccines; viral variants
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Emerging Arboviruses and Novel Viral Threats: Detection, Surveillance, and Mitigation Strategies submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging virus; diagnosis; surveillance; arbovirus; control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Infections in Immunocompromised Patients—Advances in Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 23 | Submission Open
Keywords: immunocompromised patients; opportunistic infections; antimicrobial resistance; viral reactivation; host– pathogen interaction; diagnostic biomarkers; transplant-related infections; cancer and infection; emerging pathogens; fungal infections
Viral and Host Dynamics of HIV Persistence
edited by and Thuy Nguyen
submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV persistence; reservoir; HIV cure; viral dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens in a Changing World
edited by Roxanne A. Charles and Sebastián Muñoz-Leal
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6511 | Submission Open
Keywords: ticks; tick-borne pathogens; tick-borne diseases; climate change; One Health; diagnostics; emerging and re-emerging tick-borne pathogens; tick ecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ticks)
Fighting Pathogens with Natural Antimicrobials submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2705 | Submission Open
Keywords: in vitro testing; in silico testing; antimicrobial activities; drug resistance; natural products; plant extracts; essential oils; bee products; natural antibiotics; anti-biofilm activity
Understanding the Dynamics of HIV Reservoirs Is Fundamental for Finding a Potential HIV Cure
edited by Germán Gornalusse and Sulggi Lee
submission deadline 10 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 245 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV reservoir; HIV latency; HIV cure
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunological Responses and Immune Defense Mechanisms)
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