Epidemiology of Zoonotic Virus Transmission: Pathways, Host Factors, and Public Health Strategies
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Viruses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 16
Special Issue Editors
Interests: infectious diseases; HIV; hepatitis; tropical medicine
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2. Instituto de Saúde Ambiental (ISAMB), Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa, 1649-028 Lisboa, Portugal
Interests: biopreparedness; emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases; biosafety and biosecurity; public health; one health
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Zoonotic viruses remain a major threat to global health, with spillover events from animal reservoirs to human populations continuing to drive emergent epidemics and pandemics. Understanding the complex pathways of transmission, the host factors that facilitate cross-species infections, and the effectiveness of public health interventions is crucial to predicting, preventing, and mitigating these threats.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of current research in the epidemiology of zoonotic virus transmission. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications addressing topics such as the following:
- Transmission dynamics and ecological drivers;
- Genetic, immunological, and behavioural host factors;
- Surveillance and early warning systems;
- Case studies and outbreak investigations;
- Risk assessment models and One Health strategies.
By fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between virology, epidemiology, veterinary science, and public health, this Issue seeks to highlight innovative methodologies, emerging trends, and practical strategies to improve pandemic preparedness and zoonotic disease prevention.
We look forward to your contributions that will enrich this Thematic Issue and advance knowledge in this critical field.
Prof. Dr. Francisco José Nunes Antunes
Dr. Rita Cordeiro
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- zoonotic viruses
- transmission pathways
- host factors
- public health strategies
- one health
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