Advances in Wildlife Disease Pathology: Integrating Molecular, Histochemical, and Immunological Approaches
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 17 July 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to present this Special Issue of Veterinary Sciences, entitled “Advances in Wildlife Disease Pathology: Integrating Molecular, Histochemical, and Immunological Approaches”. The focus of this Special Issue will be on improving our understanding of pathological processes in wildlife species by combining classical histopathology with modern molecular and immunological techniques. Wildlife species play a critical role in ecosystem health and can serve as reservoirs for zoonotic pathogens, highlighting the need for accurate disease characterization and monitoring.
This Special Issue will encompass a broad scope of studies, from mechanistic investigations into disease progression to the development of diagnostic and preventive strategies. By integrating molecular, histochemical, and immunological approaches, the research presented here will offer a multidimensional view of disease mechanisms, addressing gaps in the current literature, which often focuses on single-method analyses or domestic species.
The purpose of this Special Issue is to provide a comprehensive resource for researchers, veterinarians, and wildlife health professionals, supporting interdisciplinary approaches that can enhance both scientific understanding and practical disease management. We hope that this Special Issue will complement the existing literature by demonstrating the value of integrative methodologies and inspire further studies that advance wildlife pathology, promote biodiversity conservation, and contribute to global One Health initiatives.
Dr. Tihomir Florijančić
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- wildlife diseases
- wildlife health
- molecular diagnostics
- zoonotic pathogens
- biodiversity conservation
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