Emerging Insights into Animal Pathogens and Mucosal Immunology
A special issue of Veterinary Sciences (ISSN 2306-7381). This special issue belongs to the section "Anatomy, Histology and Pathology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2025 | Viewed by 128
Special Issue Editors
Interests: zoonotic pathogens; epidemiology; veterinary immunology; mucosal immunity
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Interests: mucosal immunology; avian RNA virus; dendritic cells; RNA interference
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to focus on advancing our understanding of animal pathogens and their implications for veterinary and wildlife health. We aim to cover a wide spectrum of topics, including pathogen biology, host–pathogen interactions, mechanisms of mucosal immunity, and the development of diagnostic, preventive, and therapeutic strategies. By integrating research into infectious agents affecting livestock, companion animals, and wildlife, this Special Issue seeks to provide new perspectives on combating infectious diseases, promoting animal health, and improving biosecurity measures. Contributions addressing multidisciplinary approaches or emerging technologies are particularly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Tao Qin
Dr. Jian Lin
Dr. Lu Xia
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- animal pathogens
- host–pathogen interactions
- mucosal immunity
- infectious diseases
- veterinary science
- zoonotic diseases
- diagnostic tools
- pathogen biology
- vaccine development
- biosecurity
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