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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 Arboviruses and Novel Viral Threats: Detection, Surveillance, and Mitigation Strategies submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1215 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging virus; diagnosis; surveillance; arbovirus; control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Pathogens, Resistance, and Prevention submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 490 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; sexually transmitted infections; pathogens; antimicrobial resistance; prevention strategies; public health; epidemiology; treatment; vaccination; diagnostic methods; sexual health; educational intervention
The Latest Trends in the Molecular Epidemiology of Gram-Negative Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 332 | Submission Open
Keywords: gram-negative bacteria; antimicrobial resistance; molecular epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
Healthcare-Associated Infections in Europe: Surveillance, Antimicrobial Resistance and Prevention submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 171 | Submission Open
Keywords: healthcare-associated infections (HAI); hand hygiene; antimicrobial resistance; Clostridioides difficile; infection surveillance and control; multidrug-resistant microorganisms; antibiotic consumption
Microbial Pathogens and Biocontrol Strategies in Plant Disease Management
edited by and Mohamed Faize
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 102 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinoculants; endophytes; epiphytes; microbiome; multi-omics integration; plant-microbe interactions; systemic resistance
Molecular Insights into Herpesvirus Infections submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 61 | Submission Open
Keywords: herpesviruses; viral latency; host–virus interactions; molecular mechanisms; antiviral strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
From Strains to Disease: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Host Interactions, Pathogenesis, and Immunity
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jan 2027 | Viewed by 41 | Submission Open
Keywords: human cytomegalovirus (CMV); CMV strain diversity; viral recombination and evolution; virus–host interactions; viral entry and cell–cell spread; innate and adaptive immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Emerging and Rare Fungal Pathogens in a Changing World
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3337 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging fungal pathogens; antifungal resistance; advances in fungal diagnosis
Microbial Control and Phytotherapy of Parasites
edited by Wendell Perinotto
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 701 | Submission Open
Keywords: biological control; botanical compounds; parasite resistance
Microbial Interactions, Infections, and Interventions in Neonatal Health submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 337 | Submission Open
Keywords: neonates; healthcare-associated infection; microorganisms; mortality; prematurity
Foodborne Pathogens: Genetic Profiling, Resistance, and Risk Assessment
edited by and Urska Jamnikar-Ciglenecki
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open
Keywords: foodborne pathogens; genetic profiling; antimicrobial resistance; whole-genome sequencing; risk assessment
Wildlife Reservoirs, Parasite Ecology, and Emerging Infectious Diseases: A One Health Perspective
edited by
submission deadline 15 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 9 | Submission Open
Keywords: One Health; wildlife reservoirs; emerging infectious diseases; parasite ecology; zoonotic pathogens; host–pathogen interactions; vector-borne diseases; molecular epidemiology; disease surveillance
Combating Pathogen Emergence and Resistance: From Clinical, Laboratory, and Genomic Surveillance to One Health Preparedness
edited by , Ana Patrícia Lopes and
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | 1 articles | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial and antifungal resistance; emerging infectious diseases; integrated surveillance; One Health; Planetary Health
Infections in Immunocompromised Patients—Advances in Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention
edited by
submission deadline 28 Feb 2027 | Viewed by 258 | 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
Antimicrobial Resistance in Fragile and Changing Systems
edited by and Philip K. Angelides
submission deadline 1 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 68 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; global health; fragile health systems; LMICs; conflict and displacement; One Health; antimicrobial stewardship; surveillance; diagnostics; implementation science; climate change; health equity
Viral and Host Dynamics of HIV Persistence
edited by and Thuy Nguyen
submission deadline 15 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 542 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV persistence; reservoir; HIV cure; viral dynamics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Advances in Virus-Host Interactions, Viral Pathogenicity and Antiviral Drug Development submission deadline 20 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4301 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus–host interactions; viral pathogenesis; antiviral drug development; immune evasion; host-targeted therapies; viral infections; therapeutic strategies; drug discovery; viral replication; emerging infectious diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Molecular Mechanisms of Viral Infection: From Entry to Immune Evasion submission deadline 27 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 184 | Submission Open
Keywords: target cell infection; viral replication complex; host cell factors; latency; immune evasion; host cell pathway modulation; virus particle assembly; egress and transmission; structural virology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, and Omics Analysis in Pathogen Research
edited by and Nick Heng
submission deadline 30 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: bioinformatics; artificial intelligence; genomics; omics technologies; genomic surveillance
Emergence and Control of African Swine Fever: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 8568 | Submission Open
Keywords: African swine fever (ASF); epidemiology; evolution ; pathogenesis ; vaccines ; drug development ; diagnostics
Advances in Infectious Diseases of Aquaculture Animals
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2191 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture; infectious diseases; diagnosis; disease prevention; treatment
Pathogens of Companion Animals in a Changing World: Epidemiology, Diagnosis and Infection Control
edited by Andrea Balboni and Veronica Facile
submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 92 | Submission Open
Keywords: companion animals; diagnosis; infectious pathogens; molecular epidemiology; zoonoses; vector-borne diseases; antimicrobial resistance; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
Host–Pathogen Interactions in Intracellular Infections: From Immune Sensing to Vaccine Development submission deadline 31 Mar 2027 | Viewed by 28 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune sensing; vaccine development; intracellular pathogens; trained immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunological Responses and Immune Defense Mechanisms)
Advancements in Host-Parasite Interactions
edited by , and José Martín García-Varela
submission deadline 15 Apr 2027 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4656 | Submission Open
Keywords: host–parasite dynamics; parasite zoonotic diseases; immunoparasitology; host–parasite trans-regulation; neuroimmunoendocrinology; mechanisms of interaction; molecular parasitology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Novel Natural and Synthetic Compounds Against Bacterial and Fungal Pathogens: New Approaches to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance ; antibacterial agents ; antifungal agents ; natural products ; synthetic compounds ; drug discovery ; biofilms ; anti-infective agents
Molecular Mechanisms of African Swine Fever Virus Infection and Pathogenesis
edited by and Miguel Ángel Cuesta-Geijo
submission deadline 30 Jun 2027 | Viewed by 26 | Submission Open
Keywords: African swine fever virus (ASFV); pathogenesis; infection; host–virus interaction; cellular and immune response; viral mechanisms; antivirals; vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Biofilms and Antibacterial Strategies: Mechanisms, Resistance, and Control
edited by
submission deadline 25 Oct 2027 | Viewed by 94 | Submission Open
Keywords: biofilm formation; antimicrobial resistance; quorum sensing; anti-biofilm strategies; chronic and device-associated infections
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