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Structural Biology for Virus Research
edited by Xiao Heng and Margaret J. Lange
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 190 | Submission Open
Keywords: structure; virus replication; virus– host interaction; immune response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Current Research on Influenza Viruses: Evolution, Immunity, and Countermeasures
edited by Ruipeng Lei and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 145 | Submission Open
Keywords: influenza; virus evolution; virus– immune interaction; vaccine development; antiviral treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Perpetual Challenge
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 106 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging infectious diseases; zoonosis; genomic surveillance; global health; pandemic preparedness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Pathogens)
Microbial Control and Phytotherapy of Parasites
edited by Wendell Perinotto
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological control; botanical compounds; parasite resistance
Piroplasms and Tick-Borne Pathogens: Transmission, Surveillance, and One Health Perspectives
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: piroplasms; tick-borne diseases; One Health; surveillance; zoonotic parasites
One Health Surveillance of Sand-Fly and Leishmania Transmission
edited by , and Patrícia Flávia Quaresma
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 97 | Submission Open
Keywords: phlebotomine sandflies; Leishmania; leishmaniasis; One Health; parasites and vectors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: Progress and Challenges in Global Immunization Strategies submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 60 | 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 55 | 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 46 | 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 43 | 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 5860 | 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 45 | Submission Open
Keywords: tick-borne emerging pathogens; epidemiology of tick-borne diseases; dynamics of emerging tick-borne pathogens; One Health in tick-borne 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 4866 | 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 3130 | 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 167 | 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 48 | 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 33 | 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 14 | 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 112 | 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 86 | 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 7558 | 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 6487 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV; AIDS; pathogenesis; treatment; antiretroviral drugs
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Updates in Infective Endocarditis—2nd Edition
edited by and Jack McHugh
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 5818 | 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 5536 | 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)
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 5528 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; epidemiology; healthcare-associated infections; microbiology; preventive medicine; public health
Recent Advances in Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)—2nd Edition
edited by and Ewa Augustynowicz-Kopeć
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4752 | 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 3932 | 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 3691 | 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 1389 | 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 1309 | 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 1234 | Submission Open
Keywords: Salmonella; Salmonella infections; epidemiology; genomics; virulence; pathogenesis; vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Genomic Epidemiology & Drug Resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
edited by Benson Kidenya and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1152 | 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 830 | 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 806 | 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 425 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic parasites; livestock; helminths; protozoa; arthropods; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Advanced Research on Human Viral Coinfections
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 405 | Submission Open
Keywords: coinfection mechanisms; coinfection immune responses; antiviral therapies; prevention strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Genomics and Epidemiology of Emerging Viruses
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 264 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging viruses; genomic surveillance; molecular epidemiology; vaccine strain comparison; diagnostic assay development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging 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 131 | 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 105 | 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 75 | 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)
Antiviral Strategies and Vaccines Against Emerging RNA Viruses
edited by , Kruttika S. Phadke and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 60 | 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 56 | 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)
Neglected Parasitic Diseases: Epidemiology, Pathobiology, and Innovative Control
edited by Kumar Sachin Singh and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 50 | 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)
Recent Advances in Coronavirus Research: Molecular Biology, Pathogenesis, and Antiviral Strategies
edited by Xuming Zhang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 45 | 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 28 | 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 22 | 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 15 | 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 72 | 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 6392 | 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)
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