Emerging Trends of Infectious Diseases in Canada
A special issue of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease (ISSN 2414-6366).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2025 | Viewed by 305
Special Issue Editor
Interests: climate change; travel health; migrant health; surveillance; OneHealth; vaccine-preventable diseases; tuberculosis; vector-borne diseases; neglected tropical diseases
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Emerging trends in infectious diseases in Canada reveal a dynamic landscape influenced by climate change, global travel, close interactions with livestock or wild animals, and increased antimicrobial resistance. Rising global temperatures and altered ecosystems have expanded the geographic range for key vector-borne diseases such as Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses like anaplasmosis and babesiosis, and West Nile virus. Furthermore, urbanization and travel have complicated the overlapping interactions between humans, intermediate hosts (e.g., livestock and rodents), and insect/arthropod vectors.
The resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases post pandemic, including measles and pertussis, underscores the critical role of immunization programs to manage downstream impacts of vaccine hesitancy. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for robust public health infrastructure and preparedness to manage novel pathogens. Genomic surveillance and advanced diagnostics are enhancing the ability to detect and respond to outbreaks more swiftly.
Additionally, the ongoing opioid crisis and disruptions to comprehensive healthcare have exacerbated the spread of bloodborne infections like HIV, hepatitis C, and tuberculosis among vulnerable populations. Moreover, Canada's multicultural population requires tailored public health strategies to address its diverse healthcare needs and disparities. Ongoing research, active surveillance, and interdisciplinary collaboration for clinical guidelines are essential to mitigate the impact of these emerging infectious diseases.
Dr. Yazdan Mirzanejad
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- zoonoses
- climate change
- travel health
- migrant health
- surveillance
- CATMAT
- OneHealth
- vaccine-preventable diseases
- tuberculosis
- Lyme disease
- tick-borne diseases
- mosquito-borne diseases
- vector-borne diseases
- neglected tropical diseases
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