Case Reports in Infectious Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

The emergence of multidrug-resistant pathogens has become a major problem all over the world. As the global population continues to grow, so too will vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with immunodeficiencies, who have increased susceptibility to infectious agents. Furthermore, intense natural disasters, such as strong typhoons, floods, and landslides, have been on the rise worldwide. At the same time, risks linked to natural disasters, including global warming, population growth, and detrimental human activities, have also increased sharply in recent years. Zoonosis is also spreading all over the world due to environmental changes that have emerged in regions impacted by deforestation or with limited resources. Therefore, there is an urgent need for easy, quick, and accurate diagnostics of infectious diseases. In this Issue, we describe cases of infectious diseases that are occurring globally in the world to understand the true face of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. Development of biomarkers or POCT for rapid diagnosis are also welcome.

Prof. Dr. Toshio Hattori
Guest Editor

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