Zoonotic and Vector-Borne Viral Diseases: 2nd Edition

Dear Colleagues,

Vector-borne viral diseases (VBVDs) are predominantly of zoonotic origin and represent major global concern. According to estimates from the World Health Organization, VBVDs account for more than 17% of all infectious diseases and cause approximately 700,000 deaths annually. Recent evidence suggests that some vectors, including ticks and mosquitoes, can carry multiple pathogens, potentially resulting in the co-transmission of two diseases through a single bite. While most infections are transmitted by a primary vector or reservoir, such as bats, secondary vectors, such as rodents, can also spread pathogens, providing multiple routes of infection. In addition, VBVDs can be influenced by peripheral human, animal, and environmental factors, including climate change.

In this Special Issue of Viruses, we wish to publish reviews and research articles that document current knowledge on emerging and re-emerging zoonotic diseases and VBVDs. We particularly encourage submissions addressing epidemiology, genomics, vector–host–pathogen interactions, ecology, and the evolution of zoonotic diseases and VBVDs, as well as associated vectors, vaccine development, prevention, and control measures.

We warmly welcome you and your team to contribute an article to this Special Issue based on your expertise in this field.

Dr. Nariman Shahhosseini
Guest Editor

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