Leptospirosis and One Health
A special issue of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease (ISSN 2414-6366). This special issue belongs to the section "One Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 714
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Leptospirosis, a globally significant zoonotic disease, exemplifies the intricate interplay between human, animal, and environmental health. As an acute bacterial infection caused by pathogenic Leptospira spp., leptospirosis presents diverse clinical manifestations ranging from mild febrile illness to severe, life-threatening syndromes. Its transmission dynamics are influenced by environmental factors, wildlife reservoirs, domestic animals, and human activity, underscoring the necessity of a One Health approach to its study and control.
This Special Issue aims to advance understanding and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing leptospirosis as a critical public health challenge. We welcome original research and reviews that explore the disease's epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnostics, treatment, prevention, and control. Studies highlighting the intersection of human and animal health or those evaluating the environmental determinants of leptospirosis are particularly encouraged.
The scope includes the following:
- Molecular and clinical insights into leptospirosis diagnosis and management.
- Comparative studies across geographic regions and/or hosts, with emphasis on molecular epidemiology.
- Ecological and environmental studies assessing disease reservoirs and transmission.
- Public health strategies incorporating One Health principles.
- Advances in diagnostic tools, vaccines, and therapeutics.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a platform for sharing cutting-edge research and multidisciplinary perspectives to enhance the global response to leptospirosis. By bridging gaps between research and practice, we aim to inform effective interventions that align with One Health objectives, ultimately contributing to the prevention and control of this neglected yet impactful disease.
Dr. Maria Isabel Nogueira Di Azevedo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Leptospira
- zoonotic diseases
- environmental health
- public health strategies
- bacterial infection
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