Viral Zoonotic Diseases and Spillover Risks
A special issue of Zoonotic Diseases (ISSN 2813-0227).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2026 | Viewed by 264
Special Issue Editor
Interests: transmission dynamics of zoonotic pathogens within and between humans and non-human animals; zoonotic virology; disease surveillance in wildlife, domestic animals, and human populations; one health- interactions between humans, animals, and the environment and the emergence of infectious diseases; global health program and research implementation; avian influenza viruses, SARS-CoV-2, Lassa virus, Nipah virus, Ebolaviruses and other high-consequence zoonotic pathogens and infections
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue will explore the complex dynamics of viral zoonotic diseases and the risks of spillover from animals to humans. It will highlight emerging research on ecological, evolutionary, and socioeconomic drivers of zoonotic transmission, with a focus on surveillance, detection, and prevention strategies. Contributions will span molecular virology, epidemiology, One Health approaches, and policy interventions aimed at mitigating pandemic threats, among other areas of applicable inquiry. By integrating cross-disciplinary insights, this issue will advance the understanding of how human–animal–environment interactions shape spillover events and will identify critical gaps for future preparedness and mitigation approaches.
This Special Issue accepts the submission of original research articles, reviews, mini-reviews, and commentaries covering all aspects of viral zoonotic diseases and their associated spillover risk analyses, which encompass prevention, characterization, detection, response, and mitigation strategies.
Dr. Jonathon D. Gass, Jr.
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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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. Zoonotic Diseases is an international peer-reviewed open access quarterly journal published by MDPI.
Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 1000 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.
Keywords
- zoonotic viruses
- spillover
- transmission dynamics
- one health
- epidemics
- pandemics
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