Advances in Vector-Borne Diseases: Celebrating the First Impact Factor of TMID and in Memory of Sir Patrick Manson (1844-1922)

Dear Colleagues,

Based on the 2020 WHO data, vector-borne diseases account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases, causing more than 700,000 deaths annually. Major outbreaks of dengue, malaria, chikungunya, yellow fever, and Zika have afflicted populations, claimed lives, and overwhelmed health systems in many countries. In 1877, Patrick Manson, working in Amoy, China, made the seminal discovery that lymphatic filariasis was a mosquito-borne disease, paving the way for the eventual elucidation of the malaria transmission cycle, the recognition of other vector-borne diseases, and the establishment of the discipline of tropical medicine.

Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease will receive its first Impact Factor this year. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we have decided to set up a Special Issue on ‘Advances in Vector-Borne Diseases’ in commemoration of the 100^th anniversary of the death of Sir Patrick Manson, one of the founding fathers of tropical medicine. We call on the community to review the efforts of scientists in overcoming the difficulties of vector-borne diseases and to examine the latest research progress in the field. This Special Issue also celebrates the 30^th anniversary of the establishment of The Australasian College of Tropical Medicine, emphasizing the role of Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease as the official journal of the College since 2016.

Prof. Dr. John Frean
Prof. Dr. Peter A. Leggat
Dr. Brice Rotureau
Prof. Dr. Santiago Mas-Coma
Guest Editors

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