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The Role of Environment in Vector-Borne Disease Transmission
edited by Sarah Gunter and
submission deadline 10 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; vector-borne diseases; environmental change; urbanization; disease ecology
Oral Microbes and Oral Diseases
edited by and Fang Yang
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 4583 | Submission Open
Keywords: oral infectious diseases; oral microbiome; microbial dysbiosis; host-microbe interaction; oral health
Epidemiology and Molecular Detection of Emerging Fungal Pathogens
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1936 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; molecular detection; emerging fungi; uncommon presentation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogens)
Molecular Aspects of Host-Parasite Interactions
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 701 | Submission Open
Keywords: immune response molecules; escape mechanisms; immunomodulation; vaccines; diagnostic tools
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Proteomic Approaches in Different Animal Pathogens
edited by , and Mariana Machado Neves
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 98 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal pathogens; proteomics; host– pathogen interaction; mass spectrometry; biomarkers; veterinary diagnostics; pathogen virulence factors; one health; multiomics; antimicrobial resistance
Molecular Epidemiology of Pathogenic Agents: 2nd Edition submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 73 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathogenic agent; pathogens; viruses; bacteria; fungi; parasites; molecular epidemiology; surveillance; prevalence; risk factors; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
HIV-TB Co-Infection and Pediatric Pathogen Dynamics
edited by Boris Kevin Tchounga
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: TB/HIV coinfection; TB preventive therapy; children adolescent living with HIV; epidemiology; diagnosis; clinical management; advanced HIV disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
Shellfish Pathogens: Epidemiology, Molecular Mechanisms, and Disease Management
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 63 | Submission Open
Keywords: shellfish pathogens; epidemiology and emerging threats; molecular pathogenesis; diagnostic innovations; disease control strategies; one health perspectives
Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases―Pathogens, Parasites, People and Practices
edited by and Mario Levesque
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 52 | Submission Open
Keywords: ticks; pathogens; zoonotic diseases; host– pathogen interactions; Borrelia; healthcare
(This special issue belongs to the Section Ticks)
Pathogen Dynamics and Airway Microbiome in Pulmonary Diseases: From Conservative Management to Interventional Therapies
edited by and
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: airway microbiome; pulmonary diseases; interventional pulmonology; pathogen dynamics; antimicrobial resistance
Globalisation of Pathogen Safety Threats to the Blood Supply
edited by and Silvano Wendel
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: blood supply; mainstream transfusion transmitted viruses; epidemiological observation; human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); hepatitis C virus (HCV); hepatitis B virus (HBV)
Molecular Epidemiology, Genomics, and Antimicrobial Resistance of Pathogenic Bacteria
edited by
submission deadline 15 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 21 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); pathogenic bacteria; molecular epidemiology; genomics; One Health; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Parasitic Diseases in the Contemporary World submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | 8 articles | Viewed by 12036 | Submission Open
Keywords: protozoa; helminths; neglected tropical diseases; epidemiology; diagnostics; treatment; prevention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Virulence and Resistance Mechanisms in Multidrug-Resistant Gram-Negative Bacteria: 2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 130 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic resistance mechanisms; MDR gram-negative bacteria; gram-negative nosocomial infections; carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae infections; bacterial infection
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Challenges of Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria and Drug Development of Antibacterials submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 114 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria; novel antibiotics; resistance mechanisms; alternative therapies; ESKAPE pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vaccines and Therapeutic Developments)
Reviews of Infectious Diseases—2nd Edition submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; virus; bacteria; parasitic diseases
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
Parasitic Infections in Animals submission deadline 20 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 22 | Submission Open
Keywords: veterinary parasitology; zoonotic parasites; vector-borne diseases; epidemiology; one health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
HIV/AIDS Co-Infections and Non-AIDS Co-Morbidities
edited by and Florentina Dumitrescu
submission deadline 21 Mar 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV; AIDS; non-AIDS co-infections; non-AIDS comorbidities; non-AIDS cancers; chronic inflammation; HIV-associated aging; morbidity and mortality; antiretroviral therapies (ARTs); non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
Fish Pathogens: An Ongoing Challenge for Aquaculture
edited by and Bitchava Konstantina
submission deadline 25 Mar 2026 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4727 | Submission Open
Keywords: aquaculture pathogens; host– pathogen interactions; virulence factors; economic burden of fish diseases
Biomarkers in Infectious Diseases submission deadline 30 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 183 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; immune response; diagnostic biomarker; prognostic biomarker; pathogen-specific biomarker; biomarker validation; biomarker-guided therapy
Vector Control and Parasitic Infection in Animals
edited by Hermes Ribeiro Luz
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 9 articles | Viewed by 6601 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious pathogens; diagnosis; epidemiology; zoonosis; parasitism
Bacterial Pathogens—Strategies for Dissemination, Infection, and Persistence Within a Host
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 3211 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathogen; bacteria; infection; persistence; dissemination; biofilm; virulence; host-pathogen interactions; immune response
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
One Health Perspectives on Foodborne Pathogens: Evolution, Resistance, and Prevention
edited by Daniel F. M. Monte
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 4 articles | Viewed by 2899 | Submission Open
Keywords: genomic surveillance; foodborne pathogens; AMR; virulence; One Health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Emergence and Control of African Swine Fever: Second Edition submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1961 | Submission Open
Keywords: African swine fever (ASF); epidemiology; evolution  ; pathogenesis  ; vaccines  ; drug development  ; diagnostics
Advances in Animal Vector-Borne Diseases submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 1177 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal vector-borne diseases; vector-borne pathogens; vectors; domestic animals; wildlife; transmission cycle; epidemiology
Diagnosis and Detection of Respiratory Viruses and Bacteria
edited by Susana Asin and Hakim Bouamar
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 186 | Submission Open
Keywords: respiratory pathogen; bacteria; virus; diagnostic test
Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence Characterization of Listeria monocytogenes submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 153 | Submission Open
Keywords: Listeria monocytogenes; Listeriosis; antimicrobial resistance; pathogenicity; virulence factors; molecular characterization; foodborne pathogen; food safety; one health; zoonoses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Understanding the Epidemiology and Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases
edited by
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging infectious diseases; pathogen genomics; zoonoses; epidemiology and surveillance; disease control strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases)
Human Endogenous Retroviruses: Epigenetic and Immune Modulators in Health and Disease submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 91 | Submission Open
Keywords: human endogenous retroviruses; epigenetic regulation; gene expression; immune system activation; inflammation; autoimmunity; cancer; neurodegeneration; biomarkers; pathogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Immune Response and Vaccine Development in Respiratory Infections submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 77 | Submission Open
Keywords: vaccines; respiratory virus; virulence factors; innate immunity; adaptive immunity; animal models; pathogenesis; pulmonary inflammation
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Neglected Infectious Diseases of Swine
edited by Ana Margarida Henriques, Ana Isabel Simões Pereira Duarte and
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: swine diseases; swine viruses; swine bacteria; swine parasites; molecular diagnosis; serological diagnosis; next-generation sequencing; vaccination; disease control; phylogenetic analysis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Exploring Evolutionary Mechanisms of Pathogens and Hosts
edited by Yan Lu
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 66 | Submission Open
Keywords: pathogen-host interaction; pathogen evolution; host defense responses; adaptive evolution
Tick-Borne Threats in Europe: From Epidemiology to the Impact of Vaccination
edited by Frederick J. Angulo, Andreas Pilz and Kyra Zens
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Submission Open
Keywords: tick-borne diseases; epidemiology; prevention; vaccines; public health impact
Infections and Bone Damage
edited by and Jorge Quarleri
submission deadline 10 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3181 | Submission Open
Keywords: infectious diseases; bone; osteoclasts; osteoblast; osteoimmunity; mesenchymal cells; osteomyelitis; osteoporosis; antimicrobial therapy
(This special issue belongs to the Section Immunological Responses and Immune Defense Mechanisms)
New Advances in Epidemiology of Neglected Tropical Diseases
edited by , and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 282 | Submission Open
Keywords: neglected tropical diseases; molecular epidemiology; artificial intelligence; nucleic acid test; One Health
Immunology Insights: How the Immune System Battles Parasitic Infections
edited by , Elias Barbosa da Silva-Junior, and
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 220 | Submission Open
Keywords: infection diseases; immunopathology; immunomodulation; pathology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Vector-Borne Diseases: Advances and Challenges submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 193 | Submission Open
Keywords: vectors; mosquitos; ticks; diseases; emerging
Bloodborne and Vector-Borne Agents in Veterinary Medicine: Epidemiology and Diagnostic Advances
edited by and Thállitha Vieira
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 30 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacteria; hemoparasites; molecular diagnostics; next-generation sequencing; One Health; PCR; qPCR; dPCR; microfluidic PCR; protozoa; tick-borne; zoonosis
Recent Advances in Coronavirus Research: Molecular Biology, Pathogenesis, and Antiviral Strategies
edited by Xuming Zhang
submission deadline 15 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 20 | Submission Open
Keywords: coronaviruses; molecular biology; pathogenesis; antivirals
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Pathogens)
Emerging Zoonoses and Sustainable One Health Strategies
edited by
submission deadline 20 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 29 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging zoonoses; one health; diagnosis; control; sustainable strategies; animal welfare; public health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Emerging Pathogens)
Ecology and Evolution of Viral Pathogens: From Wildlife to Human Infections
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3898 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging viruses; pandemic preparedness; one-health; surveillance; zoonotic viruses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Current Research in the Control of Plant Pathogenic Fusarium Species submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1220 | Submission Open
Keywords: Fusarium spp.; Fusarium diseases; fungicide treatment; antagonistic microorganism; chemotype assays; molecular identification
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogens)
Immune Response to Virus-Related Malignancies submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 283 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus-related cancer; innate immune response; adaptive immune response; virus-associated tumor antigen; immune escape; tumor microenvironment; vaccine; immunotherapy; immunosuppressive
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Pathogens)
Advances in Campylobacter Control Strategies in Poultry Production
edited by and Annette Nygaard Jensen
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 173 | Submission Open
Keywords: foodborne pathogens; alternative farming systems; feed and water additives; molecular epidemiology; campylobacter transmission dynamics; genomic adaptations; biosecurity; campylobacter persistence; interventions; poultry carcass decontamination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Integrated Surveillance of Pathogens with Pandemic and/or Epidemic Potential
edited by , and Rila Ratovoson
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 121 | Submission Open
Keywords: integrated surveillance; disease surveillance; multi-pathogen surveillance; one health; emerging infectious diseases; epidemiological monitoring; public health; cost– benefit analysis; health systems; global health; data collection; disease prevention and control
Diagnostics, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Emerging Bacterial Pathogens
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 115 | Submission Open
Keywords: antimicrobial resistance (AMR); emerging bacterial pathogens; rapid diagnostics; molecular diagnostics; infection stewardship
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Bacterial Pathogens and Antibiotics in Gut and Environmental Microbiomes
edited by
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 101 | Submission Open
Keywords: metagenomics; bacterial pathogens; antimicrobial resistance; surveillance; one health initiative
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Animal Tuberculosis Caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex: Epidemiology, Diagnostic Methods, and Multi-Species Case Analysis
edited by and Monika Krajewska-Wędzina
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 47 | Submission Open
Keywords: Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC); Mycobacterium bovis; Mycobacterium caprae; bovine tuberculosis; animal tuberculosis; culture; molecular analysis; diagnostic methods; epidemiology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Pathogens)
Leishmania spp. and Leishmaniasis
edited by Patrícia De Almeida Machado, Ari Sérgio De Oliveira Lemos and
submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 43 | Submission Open
Keywords: Leishmania spp.; leishmaniasis; cutaneous leishmaniasis; visceral leishmaniasis; sandflies; epidemiology; immunology; vaccinology; diagnosis; treatment; control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Parasitic Pathogens)
Insights into Fungal Infections submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 17 | Submission Open
Keywords: fungal infections; host– pathogen interaction; pathogenesis; epidemiology; climate change; diagnosis; treatment
(This special issue belongs to the Section Fungal Pathogens)
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