Epidemiology, Immunology, and Therapeutic Vaccines of Enteric Pathogens
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Vaccination Against Cancer and Chronic Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 12
Special Issue Editors
Interests: virology; foodborne viruses; environmental virology; foodborne pathogens; molecular-based detection methods; epidemiology
Interests: cancer chemoprevention; tumor immunology; innate immunology of diabetic wounds; immunotoxicity; adjuvants
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Dear Colleagues,
Therapeutic vaccines for enteric pathogens are designed to target existing infections or diseases caused by these pathogens by boosting the host's immune response to eliminate the infection. Unlike prophylactic vaccines, which aim to prevent disease, therapeutic vaccines target existing antigens and enhance epitope-specific T cells to eliminate infection or B cells to produce neutralizing antibodies. Enteric infections, which predominantly impact the gastrointestinal system, continue to pose a significant threat to public health, particularly in regions with limited access to clean water and adequate healthcare. Despite improvements in hygiene and treatment, infections caused by enteric bacteria, viruses, and parasites remain a significant source of morbidity and mortality, especially among young children and immunocompromised individuals.
This Special Issue will present current research regarding the epidemiology, immunology, and therapeutic vaccination of enteric pathogens. We welcome contributions that examine the patterns and determinants of enteric disease transmission, as well as how vaccination strategies influence the circulation of strains and the prevalence of these pathogens in different populations.
The scope of this Special Issue includes, but is not limited to, the following topics:
- Mucosal immunity and host–pathogen interactions;
- Vaccine-induced immunity and correlates of protection;
- Impact of vaccines on pathogen evolution and strain replacement;
- Vaccine delivery systems and novel immunization strategies;
- Aspects of epidemiology and surveillance of enteric infections.
We invite researchers to contribute original research articles, reviews, and case studies that advance our understanding of how immunological insights and vaccination could contribute to the prevention and control of enteric diseases.
Dr. Marina Valeria Mozgovoj
Dr. Ruchi Roy
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- enteric infectious diseases
- vaccine development
- intestinal immune response
- mucosal immunology
- therapeutic immunization strategies
- epidemiology
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