Emerging Zoonotic Viral Diseases

Dear Colleagues,

Prior to the explosion of the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic, the impact on public health of emerging zoonotic viral diseases had been increasing in the last few decades. The drivers for the emergence of novel zoonotic and vector-borne pathogens, and for the spreading of already known pathogens and vectors in previously unaffected areas, comprise many different and complex factors, such as globalization, urbanization, changes in land use, intensive livestock farming practices, traveling, trading goods, and climate change. In parallel, the ability to the detect and identify old and new pathogens in a timely and accurate manner has also grown, and the academic community is in agreement that novel One Health approaches for zoonotic diseases investigation, prevention and control are necessary.

Studies aiming to better understand the mechanisms leading to pathogen adaptation to new vector species, and to improved capability of human-to-human transmission of zoonotic agents are of great interest to this Special Issue. We will also focus on reports of surveillance and response activities implemented at the animal–human interface, but also of possible control strategies considering the interactions of humans and animals with ecosystems and the environment. Studies on all aspects involved in the response to emerging zoonotic viral diseases, such as diagnosis, surveillance, and vaccines and therapeutics development, will be of interest.

Dr. Giulietta Venturi
Dr. Claudia Fortuna
Dr. Marco Di Luca
Guest Editors

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