Biology, Control and Molecular Diagnostics of Vector-borne Infections
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Parasitic Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 May 2025 | Viewed by 38
Special Issue Editors
Interests: arbovirus infections; computational biology; epidemiologic surveillance; molecular diagnostic
Interests: arboviruses; vector surveillance; molecular diagnostic
Interests: medical entomology; vector surveillance; culicidae
Interests: malaria; Plasmodium; therapeutics; public health; surveillance
Interests: arboviruses; zoonotic viruses; epidemiology; pathogenesis; laboratory diagnosis
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Dear Colleagues,
Vector-borne infections continue to pose a significant threat to global public health, with diseases such as malaria, dengue, and Lyme disease affecting millions of people annually. Some of these diseases, previously unidentified in certain regions or countries, are now emerging, likely due to factors such as climate change, increased urbanization, and insecticide resistance.
Given these challenges, it is crucial to understand the complexity of vector biology to develop effective disease control and prevention strategies. Additionally, ensuring the availability of molecular diagnostics capable of rapidly detecting and monitoring vector-borne pathogens is essential for timely interventions and improved surveillance.
For this Special Issue of Pathogens, we invite you to submit reviews or original research on topics related to vector biology, novel control methodologies, and the development of advanced molecular diagnostic tools for vector-borne diseases.
Dr. Sandro Patroca da Silva
Dr. Carine Fortes Aragão
Dr. Bruna Laís Sena Do Nascimento
Dr. Nathália Nogueira Chamma-Siqueira
Dr. Pedro Fernando da Costa Vasconcelos
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- vector-borne diseases
- vector biology
- vector control
- molecular diagnostics
- public health surveillance
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