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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. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Perpetual Challenge
edited by
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 70 | 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 53 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological control; botanical compounds; parasite resistance
Pathogenesis, Antibiotic Resistance, and Host Immune Responses to Bacterial Infections
edited by
submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacterial pathogenesis; antibiotic resistance; host immune responses; bacterial virulence; antimicrobial strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
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 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus; CNS; COVID-19; HIV-1; neuroinflammation
(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 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4526 | 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)
Recent Advances in Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)—2nd Edition
edited by and Ewa Augustynowicz-Kopeć
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3611 | 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)
Globalization and Emerging Zoonotic Diseases: One Health Perspectives on Veterinary Public Health and Epidemiology submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3586 | 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)
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 989 | Submission Open
Keywords: enterovirus; coxsackievirus; enterovirus surveillance; atypical manifestations; virus-host interaction; neuroinfection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Genomic Epidemiology & Drug Resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
edited by Benson Kidenya and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 589 | 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 574 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; infectious diseases; diagnosis; disease prevention; treatment
Advances in Salmonella Epidemiology and Pathogenesis
edited by and Zhenyu Wang
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 561 | Submission Open
Keywords: Salmonella; Salmonella infections; epidemiology; genomics; virulence; pathogenesis; vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Emerging and Re-Emerging Parasitic Diseases submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 254 | Submission Open
Keywords: parasites; diseases; emerging diseases; neglected diseases; diagnostics; therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Impacts of Tryptophan Metabolism on the Outcome of Host-Pathogen Interactions
edited by and Camila Brito
submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 161 | 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 105 | 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 80 | 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 6 | 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)
Parasitic Helminths and Control Strategies submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2496 | Submission Open
Keywords: control of helminthosis; biological control; vaccines; resistant breeds; diagnostics of helminths; epidemiology of helminths; chemical and phytotherapeutic anthelmintics; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Viral Oncology and Targeted Therapies for Virus-Associated Cancers
edited by and Hua Zhang
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 93 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral oncoproteins; oncolytic viruses; antiviral therapy; cancer immunotherapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Viral Vector Vaccines: From Design to Clinical Implementation for Emerging Pathogens
edited by Alina Tscherne and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 85 | Submission Open
Keywords: preclinical testing; clinical testing; animal models; viral vector vaccines; vaccine innovation; immune response; mucosal vaccines; antigen design; zoonotic diseases; pandemic preparedness
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Therapeutic Developments)
Tumor Microbiome: A New Frontier in Cancer Therapy and Vaccines
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 71 | Submission Open
Keywords: tumor microbiome; cancer therapy; microbial immunomodulation; tumor microenvironment; cancer vaccines; intra-tumoral microbes; microbiome-based therapeutics; host-microbe interactions; microbial biomarkers; immuno-oncology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Therapeutic Developments)
HIV Reservoir Dynamics and Latency Mechanisms Under Current and Emerging Antiviral Strategies submission deadline 31 Aug 2026 | Viewed by 116 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV reservoirs; HIV latency mechanisms; reservoir persistence; reservoir dynamics prediction; HIV therapies; reservoir targeting; reservoir eradication strategies; new gene-editing delivery vehicles
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Microbial Interactions in Ticks: Pathogen–Pathogen and Pathogen–Non-Pathogenic Microorganism Dynamics in Coinfections
edited by , Islay Rodríguez and
submission deadline 30 Sep 2026 | Viewed by 14 | Submission Open
Keywords: tick-borne pathogens; microbial interactions; tick-borne coinfection; microbiome; vector competence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ticks)
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