Viral Diseases of Rabbits
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Viruses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2027 | Viewed by 97
Editors
Interests: veterinary virology; veterinary immunology; rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus; vaccines
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Viral diseases pose a major threat to both domestic rabbits and wild lagomorph populations, causing severe economic losses in the rabbit farming industry and disrupting ecosystem balance. Outbreaks of diseases such as rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD), myxomatosis, and rabbit papillomavirus lead to high mortality, trade restrictions, and declining biodiversity, and therefore understanding the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and molecular mechanisms of these viral infections is critical.
This Special Issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research on the epidemiology and transmission dynamics of rabbit viruses, including emerging and re-emerging strains. We welcome studies investigating virus–host interactions at the molecular level, which can reveal viral entry, replication, immune evasion, and host resistance mechanisms, as such information is essential for developing effective countermeasures. Additionally, research on novel vaccine platforms, antiviral strategies, and diagnostic tools is highly encouraged, as it directly supports disease prevention and control.
By advancing fundamental and translational research on rabbit viral diseases, this Special Issue seeks to protect rabbit production systems, conserve wild populations, and provide a scientific foundation for integrated disease management. Epidemiologists, virologists, immunologists, and vaccine developers are all invited to contribute to this timely effort.
Dr. Jie Zhu
Dr. Yanhua Song
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- rabbit
- virus
- epidemiology
- pathogenesis
- virus–host interaction
- vaccine
- immune
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