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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 Viral Pathogens: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Public Health Interventions
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Human Parasitic Infections—2nd Edition
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Microbial Interactions in Ticks: Pathogen–Pathogen and Pathogen–Non-Pathogenic Microorganism Dynamics in Coinfections
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Encephalomyocarditis—Latest Insights
Deadline: 30 September 2026
Hepatitis Research: Current Trends
Deadline: 21 September 2026
Leishmania & Leishmaniasis
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Pathogen–Host Interactions: Death, Defense, and Disease
Deadline: 20 September 2026
Discovery of Novel Antiprotozoal Agents: Current Status and Future Perspectives
Deadline: 15 September 2026
Immunopathogenesis of Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
Deadline: 10 September 2026
Epidemiology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics of High-Risk Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infections
Deadline: 10 September 2026
Viral Infection and Antiviral Drug
Deadline: 10 September 2026
Tick-Borne Pathogens: Advanced Identification, Characterization, Transmission, and Prevalence Studies
Deadline: 31 August 2026
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