Viral Dynamics in Aquatic Environments: Pathogens, Transmission and Impacts

Dear Colleagues,

Viral dynamics in aquatic environments involve a complex interplay of viruses, their hosts, and the surrounding ecosystem, with impacts ranging from ecological processes to human health. Viruses are abundant in aquatic systems, playing key roles in microbial community dynamics (controlling their abundance, diversity, structure, and function), nutrient cycling and biogeochemical processes, and genetic exchange, contributing to the evolution and adaptation of microbial populations. Pathogenic viruses can be transmitted through water, posing risks to human and animal health, and therefore effective water treatment as well as quality management strategies are essential to minimize associated risks and ensure water quality and safety. Finally, other viruses play crucial roles in shaping the structure and function of aquatic ecosystems.

This Special Issue will highlight the most current advances in viruses in aquatic environments, covering aspects related to the emergence, persistence, and transmission of pathogenic viruses, their impact on human and animal health, and their ecological roles. Submissions of original research articles and comprehensive reviews considering all of the abovementioned areas are welcome.

Prof. Dr. Jesús L. Romalde
Guest Editor

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