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Epidemiology of Bacterial Pathogens

edited by

Carmelo Biondo

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3418 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacterial epidemiology; antimicrobial resistance; genomic surveillance; one health; molecular diagnostics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)

Leishmaniasis in East Asia

edited by

Kwang Poo Chang

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 669 | Submission Open

Keywords: leishmaniasis; molecular epidemiology; leishmania evolution; host– parasite interactions; pathogenicity; biotechnology; molecular science; drug development; diagnostics; vector identification; vector ecology; public health; operational health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)

Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Applications in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

edited by Chien Chang Lee

submission deadline 10 May 2026 | Viewed by 266 | Submission Open

Keywords: big data; artificial intelligence; microbiology; infectious diseases; diagnostics; surveillance; therapeutics

Infectious Diseases and Tropical Infections: Epidemiology, Transmission, Treatment, and Prevention

edited by

Oyewole Christopher Durojaiye

and Joyeeta Palit

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 8642 | Submission Open

Keywords: disease outbreaks; epidemics; infectious diseases; re-emerging diseases; tropical diseases

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)

Detection, Transmission, and Diagnosis of Animal Viruses: A One Health Approach

edited by

Germán Ernesto Metz

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1070 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal viruses; One Health; diagnosis; survey; viral detection

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)

New Insights into HTLV-1-Related Inflammatory Diseases

edited by

Tatsufumi Nakamura

and

Ryuji Kubota

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 629 | Submission Open

Keywords: HTLV-1; inflammation; treatment; HAM/TSP; HTLV-1-related inflammatory status

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)

Updating Strategies in the Veterinary Field: Immunoinformatics for Vaccine Development

edited by

Rosa Estela Quiroz-Castañeda

and Hugo Aguilar-Díaz

submission deadline 15 May 2026 | Viewed by 136 | Submission Open

Keywords: vaccine design; moonlighting proteins; tick vaccines; immunoinformatics

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Therapeutic Developments)

Advances in Virus-Host Interactions, Viral Pathogenicity and Antiviral Drug Development

edited by

Richard Y. Zhao

Fengwei Bai

and

Michael Bukrinsky

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3074 | 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)

Parasitic Diseases in Wild Animals

edited by

Marcelo Gómez

and

Carlos Rodrigo Hermosilla

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2277 | Submission Open

Keywords: parasitic diseases; host– parasite interactions; diagnosis; transmission; parasite control strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)

Viral Hepatitis and Therapeutic Strategies

edited by

Arshi Khanam

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1880 | Submission Open

Keywords: viral hepatitis; acute and chronic infections; viral pathogenesis and persistence; therapeutic strategies

(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Therapeutic Developments)

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

edited by Yaxin Wang

submission deadline 20 May 2026 | Viewed by 215 | Submission Open

Keywords: hand; foot and mouth disease (HFMD); antiviral therapeutics; virus– host interactions; immunopathology; neuropathogenesis

Current Challenges in Veterinary Virology

edited by

Magdalena Materniak-Kornas

Marzena Rola-Łuszczak

and

Grzegorz Woźniakowski

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 18 articles | Viewed by 60602 | Submission Open

Keywords: virus; veterinary; diagnostics; host interaction; epidemiology; evolution

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)

New Insights into Viral Infections of Domestic Animals

edited by

Hugo Ramírez-Álvarez

and Ramsés Reina

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 7936 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging viral diseases; zoonoses; immunogens; diagnostics; genetic resistance; one health

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)

Airborne Transmission of Pathogens

edited by

Claude Saegerman

and Ann Packeu

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3978 | Submission Open

Keywords: pathogen; transmission route; airborne; animal; human; One Health; sampling; modelling; risk assessment; biosecurity; mitigation

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)

Emerging Antibiotic Resistance in Nosocomial Pathogens: Current Trends and Future Directions

edited by

Kidon Sung

submission deadline 30 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 861 | Submission Open

Keywords: antimicrobial resistance; nosocomial infections; pathogens

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)

Detection of Indoor Fungi: Part II

edited by

Donát Magyar

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 19360 | Submission Open

Keywords: molds; fungi; indoor environment; indoor air quality and molds; mycotoxins; fungal MVOCs; fungal allergens; pathogenic fungi in the indoor environment; biodeterioration by fungi in the indoor environment; aeromycology; fungal diversity

(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogens)

Pathogenesis and Treatment of Non-Tuberculous Mycobacterial Infections

edited by

Roberta Olmo Pinheiro

, Margareth Pretti Dalcolmo and Ana Carolina Carvalho

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7792 | Submission Open

Keywords: non-tuberculous mycobacteria; treatment; pathogenesis

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)

Wastewater Surveillance and Public Health Strategies

edited by

Varvara A. Mouchtouri

and Michalis Koureas

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 5420 | Submission Open

Keywords: wastewater-based surveillance; public health; pathogen monitoring

Molecular Mechanisms and Ecological Interventions in Zoonotic Pathogens

edited by

Fangkun Wang

, Ruichao Yue and Ning Li

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3810 | Submission Open

Keywords: zoonotic diseases; veterinary public health; foodborne; ecology diseases; pathogenesis; host– pathogen interactions; genomics; evolution; diagnosis; treatment; vaccine

Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Leishmaniasis and Chagas Disease: Focus on Latin American Context

edited by

Alexsandro Sobreira Galdino

and

Rodolfo Cordeiro Giunchetti

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3160 | Submission Open

Keywords: vector-borne parasitic diseases; leishmaniasis; Chagas disease; recombinant proteins; drug design; vaccine development; immunotherapy

(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)

Structural Biology for Virus Research

edited by Xiao Heng and Margaret J. Lange

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2660 | Submission Open

Keywords: structure; virus replication; virus– host interaction; immune response

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)

Genomic Insights into Parasites of Fishes

edited by

Nathan J. Bott

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1627 | Submission Open

Keywords: parasites; fish; genomics; platyhelminths; myxosporean; nematoda; crustacea; protista

(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)

Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Perpetual Challenge

edited by

Vitor Duque

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1243 | Submission Open

Keywords: emerging infectious diseases; zoonosis; genomic surveillance; global health; pandemic preparedness

(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Pathogens)

Parasites of Wildlife and Livestock: Recent Progress and Future Challenges

edited by

Beatriz Brener

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1216 | Submission Open

Keywords: helminths; protozoan; ectoparasites; animals

(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)

Human Papillomavirus Vaccination: Progress and Challenges in Global Immunization Strategies

edited by

Alessandro Ghelardi

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1134 | 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 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1094 | 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)

Current Research on Influenza Viruses: Evolution, Immunity, and Countermeasures

edited by Ruipeng Lei and

Yiquan Wang

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 984 | Submission Open

Keywords: influenza; virus evolution; virus– immune interaction; vaccine development; antiviral treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)

Piroplasms and Tick-Borne Pathogens: Transmission, Surveillance, and One Health Perspectives

edited by

Heba Alzan

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 931 | Submission Open

Keywords: piroplasms; tick-borne diseases; One Health; surveillance; zoonotic parasites

Therapeutic Strategies for Mycobacterium Infections: Novel Drug Development

edited by

Adrían Rodríguez-Carlos

and

Juan Valentin Trujillo-Paez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 606 | Submission Open

Keywords: Mycobacterium infections; drug development; tuberculosis treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)

Flea-Borne Pathogens and Their Impact on Infectious Diseases

edited by

Francisco José Márquez

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 465 | Submission Open

Keywords: vector-borne pathogens; infectious diseases; public health; epidemiology; fleas

One Health Surveillance of Sand-Fly and Leishmania Transmission

edited by

Andreia Brilhante

Thiago Vasconcelos Dos Santos

and Patrícia Flávia Quaresma

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 265 | Submission Open

Keywords: phlebotomine sandflies; Leishmania; leishmaniasis; One Health; parasites and vectors

(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)

Microbial Control and Phytotherapy of Parasites

edited by Wendell Perinotto

submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 241 | Submission Open

Keywords: biological control; botanical compounds; parasite resistance

Biology, Epidemiology and Interactions of Parasitic Diseases

edited by

Dirceu Guilherme de Souza Ramos

and Hanstter Hallison Alves Rezende

submission deadline 6 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 9494 | Submission Open

Keywords: host– parasite interactions; parasitic diseases; vectors; parasites

(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)

Pathogenesis, Antibiotic Resistance, and Host Immune Responses to Bacterial Infections

edited by

Weihui Wu

and Gukui Chen

submission deadline 10 Jun 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1258 | 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

Daniel de Aguiar

and Joares Adenilson May Júnior

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7482 | Submission Open

Keywords: bacterial; protozoal; viral; transmission; diagnostic

(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)

Microbial Interactions, Infections, and Interventions in Neonatal Health

edited by

Ralciane De Paula Menezes

and

Carlos H. G. Martins

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 228 | Submission Open

Keywords: neonates; healthcare-associated infection; microorganisms; mortality; prematurity

Emerging Tick-Borne Diseases: From Vector Ecology to Host–Pathogen Dynamics

edited by

Joanna Kulisz

Zbigniew Zając

and Aneta Woźniak

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 223 | Submission Open

Keywords: tick-borne emerging pathogens; epidemiology of tick-borne diseases; dynamics of emerging tick-borne pathogens; One Health in tick-borne diseases

Molecular Epidemiology, Pathogenesis and Diagnosis of Animal Viral Diseases

edited by María Gabriela Echeverría

submission deadline 15 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 202 | Submission Open

Keywords: animal health; molecular epidemiology; virological diagnostic techniques

(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)

Zoonotic Pathogens in the Tropics: From the Forest to the Cities

edited by

Marco Torres-Castro

and

Enrique Reyes-Novelo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10146 | 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 | 5 articles | Viewed by 9590 | 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

edited by

Henry Puerta-Guardo

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 6074 | 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)

Updates on Transboundary Animal Diseases: Pathogenesis, Epidemiology, and Control

edited by Lauro Velazquez-Salinas

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 817 | Submission Open

Keywords: transboundary animal diseases (TADs); pathogenesis; epidemiology; molecular epidemiology; evolution; diagnostics; vaccine development; host– pathogen interactions; transmission dynamics; control strategies

Targeted Antibacterial Strategies Against Pathogens in Fish and Farm Animals

edited by

Seung-Chun Park

and

Eon Bee Lee

submission deadline 20 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 322 | Submission Open

Keywords: aquaculture and livestock pharmacokinetics; precision antibacterial interventions; antibiotic adjuvants and probiotics; targeted drug delivery systems

One Health Approaches to Livestock and Poultry Pathogen Management

edited by

Mircea Coroian

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 350 | 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

María Adelaida Álvarez-Serrano

and

Adelina Martín-Salvador

submission deadline 25 Jun 2026 | Viewed by 331 | Submission Open

Keywords: infectious diseases; sexually transmitted infections; pathogens; antimicrobial resistance; prevention strategies; public health; epidemiology; treatment; vaccination; diagnostic methods; sexual health; educational intervention

Toxoplasmosis in Immunocompromised and Immunocompetent Host: Recent Updates About the Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Clinical Manifestations and Management

edited by

Despina G. Contopoulos-Ioannidis

submission deadline 26 Jun 2026 | 5 articles | Viewed by 10515 | Submission Open

Keywords: toxoplasmosis; immunocompromised; immunocompetent; diagnosis; treatment

(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)

Understanding HIV Pathogenesis and Targeting for the Prevention and Cure

edited by

Saumya Anang

and

Karolina Akinosoglou

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12313 | 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

Hussam Tabaja

and Jack McHugh

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 11245 | 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

edited by

Massimo Giangaspero

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 6 articles | Viewed by 10181 | 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

Monika Kozińska

and Ewa Augustynowicz-Kopeć

submission deadline 30 Jun 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 7094 | 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)

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