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Surveillance, Transmission Dynamics, and Control of Zoonotic Viruses
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Surveillance, Transmission Dynamics, and Control of Zoonotic Viruses

A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Viruses".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 1460

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Dimitrios A. Chatzidimitriou

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Laboratory of Microbiology, School of Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: HIV; COVID-19; drugs
Prof. Dr. Anna Papa

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Department of Microbiology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
Interests: infectious diseases; laboratory diagnostics; molecular epidemiology; pathogenesis; immune responses; phylogeny
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Dr. Ilias Bouzalas

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Hellenic Agricultural Organization-Demeter, Lycovrissi, Greece
Interests: Viral Infectious diseases; livestock; veterinary viruses

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Zoonotic viruses pose a significant threat to global public health. The ongoing impact of zoonotic diseases, including the emergence and re-emergence of pathogens, underscores the critical need to enhance our understanding of their surveillance, transmission dynamics, and control measures.

In this Special Issue, we cordially invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that encompass the following key areas:

  1. Surveillance Strategies: We are particularly interested in innovative methods and technologies for monitoring zoonotic viruses in animal populations and detecting potential spillover events.
  2. Transmission Dynamics: We welcome submissions that explore the factors influencing transmission rates, environmental and ecological aspects, as well as modeling approaches to elucidate the dynamics of virus transmission.
  3. Control and Prevention: This includes but is not limited to studies on vaccination programs, biosecurity measures, public health interventions, and policy recommendations aimed at preventing and controlling zoonotic outbreaks.

By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, we aspire to contribute to the global efforts in combating zoonotic diseases and safeguarding public health.

Prof. Dr. Dimitrios A. Chatzidimitriou
Prof. Dr. Anna Papa
Dr. Ilias Bouzalas
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Viruses is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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Keywords

  • zoonosis
  • surveillance
  • epidemiology
  • diagnostics

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A Novel Ephemero- and a New CHeRI Orbivirus Isolated from a Dead Farmed White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in Florida, USA
by Emily DeRuyter, Pedro H. O. Viadanna, Kristen Wilson, Zoe White, Amira Richardson, Merrie Urban, Pacharapong Khrongsee, Thais C. S. Rodrigues, Thomas B. Waltzek, Juan M. Campos Krauer, Samantha M. Wisely, Kuttichantran Subramaniam and John A. Lednicky
Viruses 2025, 17(5), 614; https://doi.org/10.3390/v17050614 - 25 Apr 2025
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A novel ephemeral fever rhabdovirus and a CHeRI orbivirus of a previously unidentified genetic lineage were isolated in mosquito cell line C6/36 cells as co-infecting agents from the spleen tissue of a dead farmed white-tailed deer (WTD; Odocoileus virginianus) in Florida. We [...] Read more.
A novel ephemeral fever rhabdovirus and a CHeRI orbivirus of a previously unidentified genetic lineage were isolated in mosquito cell line C6/36 cells as co-infecting agents from the spleen tissue of a dead farmed white-tailed deer (WTD; Odocoileus virginianus) in Florida. We designated the ephemeral fever rhabdovirus as Hardee County ephemerovirus 1, strain CHeRI ephemerovirus 1. The genetic sequences of the CHeRI orbivirus isolated in this work differ significantly from those of three previously described CHeRI orbivirus lineages. We designated this new virus as CHeRI orbivirus 4, strain CHeRI orbivirus 4-1. Whereas it remains unknown whether one, both, or none of the viruses contributed to the pathology, gross observations revealed that the dead WTD had severely congested and hemorrhagic lungs, and that its heart, kidneys, and spleen were also congested. Full article
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Epidemiology and Emerging Trends of Zoonotic Viral Diseases of Pigs in India
by Swaraj Rajkhowa, Joyshikh Sonowal, Seema Rani Pegu, Rajib Deb and Vivek Kumar Gupta
Viruses 2025, 17(3), 381; https://doi.org/10.3390/v17030381 - 6 Mar 2025
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Pigs serve as critical reservoirs and amplifiers for numerous zoonotic viral diseases, presenting substantial public health challenges in India. This study highlights the epidemiology and emerging trends of key zoonotic viruses associated with pigs, emphasizing their role in endemic and emerging disease dynamics. [...] Read more.
Pigs serve as critical reservoirs and amplifiers for numerous zoonotic viral diseases, presenting substantial public health challenges in India. This study highlights the epidemiology and emerging trends of key zoonotic viruses associated with pigs, emphasizing their role in endemic and emerging disease dynamics. Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV) persists as a major concern, with pigs acting as amplifying host, while hepatitis E virus (HEV) remains a prominent cause of viral hepatitis, transmitted via contaminated water and pork products. Emerging high-fatality viral zoonoses caused by Nipah virus (NiV) and recurrent threats from swine influenza virus (SIV) demonstrate that the zoonotic landscape is evolving. Furthermore, zoonotic viruses like rotavirus, pseudorabies (ADV or SuHV-1), porcine astrovirus (PAstV), and Torque teno sus virus (TTSuV) reflect the expanding diversity of pig-associated pathogens in India. Emerging evidence also implicates viruses such as Chandipura virus (CHPV) in localized outbreaks, indicating broader zoonotic potential. Novel risks such as swine acute diarrhea syndrome coronavirus (SADS-CoV) and SARS-CoV-2 emphasize the role of pigs as potential intermediaries for pandemic-prone viruses. This comprehensive study evaluates the prevalence, outbreak dynamics, and public health implications of zoonotic viral diseases of pigs in India, providing valuable direction for developing effective control measures. Full article
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