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Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue policies and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Toxoplasma gondii: Epidemiology, Clinical Challenges, and Case Insights submission deadline 1 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 457 | Submission Open
Keywords: Toxoplasma gondii; toxoplasmosis; seroprevalence; risk factors; epidemiology; public health
Rabies—Global Challenges, Societal Perspectives, and Case Studies
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submission deadline 20 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 69 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; policy analyses; surveillance; public awareness; health education; community engagement; ethical dilemmas
(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases)
HIV Testing and Antiretroviral Therapy
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1580 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV diagnosis; diagnostic innovations in HIV; antiretroviral therapy; ART drug resistance; novel antiretrovirals; rapid diagnostic tests; HIV/AIDS epidemiology
Recent Advances in Snakebite Envenoming Research
edited by Eduardo Alberto Fernandez Cerna
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 191 | Submission Open
Keywords: snakebites; venoms; morbimortality; disabilities; surveillance; healthcare access; antivenoms; rehabilitation
HIV Elimination: Addressing Challenges in Vulnerable Populations and Reducing Discrimination
edited by and Glenda Roberta Oliveira Naiff Ferreira
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 107 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV/AIDS among key populations; socioeconomically marginalized communities; HIV prevention and intervention strategies; antiretroviral therapy access; stigma and discrimination in HIV Care; HIV and women; mother-to-child HIV transmission; HIV and aging populations; HIV/AIDS knowledge and risk behavior; adherence to antiretroviral therapy; viral resistance in HIV Treatment; community engagement in HIV Prevention; HIV in fragile populations; global HIV epidemiology; marginalized populations and HIV
(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases)
Zoonotic Viruses and Global Health Impact
edited by and Shi-Hsia Hwa
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 96 | Submission Open
Keywords: avian influenza; SARS-CoV-2; Mpox; arboviruses; lyssaviruses; henipaviruses; dengue virus
Contemporary Migrant Health, 3rd Edition
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 76 | Submission Open
Keywords: migrant health; displaced people; climate change; UHC; integration; COVID-19; right to health
(This special issue belongs to the Section Travel Medicine)
The Distribution and Diversity of Tick-Borne Zoonotic Pathogens
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submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 75 | Submission Open
Keywords: ticks; diversity; distribution; bacteria; viruses; protozoa; human infections; transmission model; influencing factors
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vector-Borne Diseases)
Advances in Brucella Infections
edited by Mariana Cristina Ferrero, Jorge C. Wallach and Pablo C. Baldi
submission deadline 28 Feb 2026 | Viewed by 12 | Submission Open
Keywords: Brucella; zoonosis; intracellular survival; immune evasion; vaccine development
Advances in Zoonotic Virus Research
edited by Wang Xu
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 194 | Submission Open
Keywords: zoonotic viruses; zoonotic diseases; virology; epidemiology; public health; infectious diseases; surveillance and prevention; emerging infectious diseases; pathogens; pathogenesis research
Leaving No One Behind: The Prevention and Treatment of HIV Among Key and Vulnerable Populations submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 90 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV; prevention; treatment; key and vulnerable populations; adolescent girls and young women aged 15-25 years in eastern and southern Africa; men who have sex with men; sex workers
(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases)
Naegleria fowleri and Emerging Amoebic Infections
edited by María Maricela Carrasco-Yépez and Saúl Rojas-Hernández
submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 72 | Submission Open
Keywords: amoebic infections; Naegleria fowleri; epidemiology-surveillance; molecular biology; immunology-vaccines; opportune diagnosis; innovative treatments
The Global Burden of Malaria and Control Strategies, 2nd Edition
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submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 60 | Submission Open
Keywords: LLINs; IRS; insecticide resistance; resistance mechanisms; malaria transmission    
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vector-Borne Diseases)
Molecular Diagnostics for Tropical Infectious Diseases submission deadline 31 Mar 2026 | Viewed by 55 | Submission Open
Keywords: tropical diseases; infectious agents; early detection; molecular diagnostics; PCR; isothermal amplification; POC; loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP); recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA); helicase-dependent amplification (HDA); lateral flow assay (LFA)
(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases)
Vector-Borne Diseases in a Changing Climate: Transmission Dynamics and Epidemiological Shifts
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submission deadline 30 Apr 2026 | Viewed by 49 | Submission Open
Keywords: climate change; vector-borne diseases; ecological processes; epidemiological patterns; disease transmission
Emerging Trends of Antimicrobial Resistance in Aquatic Environments
edited by and Susana Inés Segura-Muñoz
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 111 | Submission Open
Keywords: antibiotic resistance; priority pathogens; last-resort antibiotics; antibiotic-resistant genes; β -lactams and β -lactamases; polymyxin; aquatic matrices; water resources; wastewater; One Health
Burden of Tuberculosis in Different Countries, 2nd Edition
edited by Mareli Claassens, Cari van Schalkwyk and
submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 59 | Submission Open
Keywords: tuberculosis (TB); TB/HIV co-infection; high burden; low- and middle-income countries; African region; Western Pacific region; South-East Asian region; nuanced analyses; impact of COVID-19 pandemic
Mucormycosis Unmasked: Advances in Pathogenesis and Emerging Therapeutic Frontiers submission deadline 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 33 | Submission Open
Keywords: mucormycosis; fungal pathogenesis; antifungal therapy; host– pathogen interaction; translational mycology
Global Perspectives on the Role of Invasive Mosquito Species and Emerging Vector-Borne Diseases
edited by , Rubén Bueno-Marí and
submission deadline 1 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 8 | Submission Open
Keywords: vectors; vector-borne diseases; mosquitoes; invasive species; aedes albopictus; monitoring; mosquito control; One Health approach; surveillance; vector management
(This special issue belongs to the Section Vector-Borne Diseases)
Research Advances and New Perspectives on Helminthic Diseases
edited by James Lee Crainey and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2026 | Viewed by 39 | Submission Open
Keywords: neglected helminthic diseases; helminth infections; parasite and vector biology; diagnostics; epidemiology; emerging technologies like artificial intelligence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Infectious Diseases)
Mathematical Modeling of Infectious Diseases: Fractional Calculus Approaches and Applications submission deadline 31 Dec 2026 | Viewed by 164 | Submission Open
Keywords: new fractional models; analytical methods; numerical simulations; optimal control strategies; mathematical modeling of complex system; stability analysis
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