Pathogens-Host Immune Boundaries
A section of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X).
Section Information
Aims
Acting in accordance with the overall aims of the journal, the section publishes original research and review articles related to all aspects of host–pathogen interactions. All published studies are subject to peer review prior to acceptance by the editors of this section and must meet the ethical and peer-review standards set by the journal. All manuscripts are submitted to iThenticate for a review prior to publication.
Scope
This section addresses topics related to the interactions between pathogens, the host immune system, and vaccines. The term "host" includes animals and humans, reflecting a One Health perspective. The discussion considers pathogen-host immune interactions and vaccines or therapeutics, and covers related topics relevant to the science underlying the pathogen-host immune interface, e.g., innate interactions to the most complex adaptive immune response involving different types of cells.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Antiviral Immunity and Vaccine Development (Deadline: 31 October 2025)
- Intracellular Parasites: Immunology, Resistance, and Therapeutics (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Bacterial and Viral Infections: Current Challenges and Vaccine Innovations (Deadline: 30 November 2025)
- Viral Infections, Host Immunity and Vaccines (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Vaccines to Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance to Bacterial Pathogens (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Host–Virus Interactions and Vaccine Development (Deadline: 30 June 2026)
- Human Leukocyte Antigen (HLA)—Antigen Interactions in Vaccine Development (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Advances in Zoonoses and African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) in China (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
