Bacterial and Viral Infections: Current Challenges and Vaccine Innovations
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Pathogens-host Immune Interface".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 278
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Interests: clinical trials; transmission of infectious diseases; one health approach
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bacterial and viral infections remain significant global health challenges, with outbreaks and evolving pathogens continuing to strain healthcare systems worldwide. Vaccines have proven to be one of the most effective tools for preventing infectious diseases, yet gaps in vaccine access, development, and long-term efficacy persist. The dynamic nature of pathogens, the complexity of host immune responses, and logistical barriers in global immunisation efforts all contribute to these ongoing challenges.
This Special Issue brings together cutting-edge research and perspectives on the development, deployment, and impact of vaccines, with a focus on bacterial infections and their role in addressing antimicrobial resistance, as well as viral infections of global concern. It explores a wide range of topics, including the following:
- Advances in vaccine platforms, including mRNA, viral vectors, and protein-based designs, for bacterial and viral targets.
- The role of vaccines in addressing persistent and emerging infectious diseases, such as tuberculosis, pneumococcal infections, influenza, and COVID-19, with a focus on reducing antibiotic use and mitigating antimicrobial resistance.
- Real-world effectiveness and implementation challenges, such as strategies to improve access, equity, and uptake.
By integrating scientific progress with practical implementation insights, this Special Issue aims to highlight the transformative potential of vaccines while addressing key challenges in their development and deployment. It provides a comprehensive resource for researchers, clinicians, and policymakers working to harness the power of vaccines in the fight against bacterial and viral infections.
Dr. Dima El Safadi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bacterial and viral infections
- vaccine platforms
- antimicrobial resistance
- vaccine effectiveness
- vaccine access and equity
- global health
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