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Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases and Public Health Challenges

A special issue of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease (ISSN 2414-6366). This special issue belongs to the section "Vector-Borne Diseases".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 1289

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jeronimo Alencar

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Instituto Oswaldo Cruz, Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro 21040-360, Brazil
Interests: culicidae; ecology; biology; taxonomy; vectors; yellow fever; malaria
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Dr. Sergio Lisboa Machado

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Laboratório de Diagnóstico Molecular e Hematologia, Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro 21941-913, Brazil
Interests: virology; infectious diseases diagnostics; molecular biology
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Climate change has left deep marks on our planet, and one of its most concerning consequences is the expansion of vector-borne diseases. Many of these diseases remain neglected, challenging our scientific and public health efforts. Traditionally common in tropical regions, these illnesses are expanding their geographical distribution, driven by environmental changes and anthropogenic actions such as unplanned urbanization and biodiversity loss.

Among the examples that directly affect humans, we highlight malaria, filariasis, leishmaniasis, dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. In the field of zoonoses and veterinary diseases, notable examples include dirofilariasis, bovine anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and animal trypanosomiasis. These challenges require an integrated and innovative scientific response.

Therefore, we launch this Special Issue, focused on studies addressing the multiple aspects of vector-borne diseases. We invite researchers to contribute articles that explore advancements in diagnosis, epidemiology, entomology, prevention strategies, and new technologies for monitoring and controlling vectors.

With the expertise of our colleagues, we can make a difference in understanding and mitigating these emerging threats and help with tackling global issues that affect humans, animals, and ecosystems.

Dr. Jeronimo Alencar
Dr. Sergio Lisboa Machado
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Keywords

  • insects
  • vector borne diseases
  • environment
  • human neglected diseases
  • zoonoses
  • diagnostic
  • epidemiology
  • entomology

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Is Ghana Prepared for Another Arboviral Outbreak? Evaluating the 2024 Dengue Fever Outbreak in the Context of Past Yellow Fever, Influenza, and COVID-19 Outbreaks
by Godfred Amoah Appiah, Jerry John Babason, Anthony Yaw Dziworshie, Abigail Abankwa and Joseph Humphrey Kofi Bonney
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2025, 10(7), 196; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed10070196 (registering DOI) - 15 Jul 2025
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Arboviruses are a growing concern in many nations. Several reports of arboviral outbreaks have been recorded globally in the past decade alone. Repeated arboviral outbreaks in developing countries have consistently highlighted vulnerabilities in disease surveillance and response systems, exposing critical gaps in early [...] Read more.
Arboviruses are a growing concern in many nations. Several reports of arboviral outbreaks have been recorded globally in the past decade alone. Repeated arboviral outbreaks in developing countries have consistently highlighted vulnerabilities in disease surveillance and response systems, exposing critical gaps in early detection, contact tracing, and resource allocation. The 2024 Dengue fever outbreak in Ghana, which recorded 205 confirmed cases out of 1410 suspected cases, underscored the urgent need to evaluate the country’s preparedness for arboviral outbreaks, given the detection of competent vectors in the country. A retrospective analysis of Ghana’s 2009–2013 pandemic influenza response plan revealed significant deficiencies in emergency preparedness, raising concerns about the country’s ability to manage emerging arboviral threats. This review assessed Ghana’s current arboviral outbreak response and preparedness by examining (a) the effectiveness of vector control measures, (b) the role of early warning systems in mitigating outbreaks, (c) laboratory support and diagnostic capabilities, and (d) community engagement strategies. It highlights the successes made in previous outbreaks and sheds light on several gaps in Ghana’s outbreak response efforts. This review also provides recommendations that can be implemented in many countries across Africa as they brace themselves for any arboviral outbreak. Full article
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Detection of Trypanosoma cruzi in a Reactive Blood Bank Sample in Sonora, Mexico
by Idalia Paredes-Sotelo, Mónica Reséndiz-Sandoval, Adriana Garibay-Escobar, Edgar Alfonso Paredes-González, Aracely Angulo-Molina, Angel Ramos-Ligonio, Eric Dumonteil, Claudia Herrera and Olivia Valenzuela
Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2025, 10(4), 104; https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed10040104 - 11 Apr 2025
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Chagas disease is a neglected disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, a public health problem in both endemic and non-endemic countries. In Mexico, the southern region is considered endemic, and cases are frequently reported; however, in the northwestern region, only a [...] Read more.
Chagas disease is a neglected disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, a public health problem in both endemic and non-endemic countries. In Mexico, the southern region is considered endemic, and cases are frequently reported; however, in the northwestern region, only a few cases are confirmed annually. This study describes, for the first time, the Discrete Typing Unit (DTU) of Trypanosoma cruzi in a volunteer blood donor rejected for being reactive in the northwestern region of Mexico. Seroreactivity was confirmed using “in-house” ELISAs which employed three different antigens: total extract from Trypanosoma cruzi isolated from a vector (Triatoma rubida) from Sonora (strain T1), strain H1 and CL-Brener. The molecular characterization of Trypanosoma cruzi was conducted by amplifying satellite DNA by qPCR and posterior sequencing of the mini-exon gene, using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to enhance the accuracy of genetic characterization. The results show that the reactive status of this blood donor was confirmed using our in-house ELISAs, and the presence of Trypanosoma cruzi by detecting TcI DTU confirmed the infection status. Full article
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