Molecular Epidemiology, Evolution, and Dispersion of Flaviviruses (2nd Edition)
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Viruses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2025 | Viewed by 2059
Special Issue Editors
2. Instituto Rene Rachou Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Belo Horizonte 30190-009, MG, Brazil
Interests: phylogenetic; phylodynamic; molecular evolution; genomic surveillance; WGS; emerging and re-emerging viral pathogens
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Interests: arbovirus; flavivirus; phylogenetics; molecular screening
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Interests: arbovirus; flavivirus; surveillance; molecular screening
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The tremendous success and immense interest generated by the first volume of this Special Issue, titled "Molecular Epidemiology, Evolution and Dispersion of Flaviviruses", have paved the way for the initiation of an equally captivating second edition. Flaviviruses, with their captivating complexities, have continued to fascinate scientists and public health experts across the globe, from Africa to the Americas.
Building upon the foundations laid in the previous Special Issue, this second edition aims to delve deeper into the molecular intricacies, evolutionary dynamics, and global dispersal patterns of these formidable pathogens. Positive-strand RNA viruses belonging to the Flaviviridae family, which include the likes of West Nile virus, dengue virus, tick-borne encephalitis virus, yellow fever virus, and Zika virus, among others, have long posed a significant global health challenge.
The research presented in this Special Issue will showcase the latest advancements in our understanding of flaviviral behavior in natural conditions, shedding light on their multifaceted virulence mechanisms. Cutting-edge techniques in virus surveillance, genomic analysis, and phylogenetic reconstructions will be employed to unravel the complex relationships between flaviviral strains and their spread across geographical boundaries.
We invite researchers and experts from around the world to contribute their latest findings and insights on a wide range of topics, including virus genetics, epidemiology, virus–host interactions, pathogenesis, vaccine development, improvements in diagnostics, and vector entomology. Together, we aim to further our collective understanding of these important human pathogens and inform ongoing efforts to mitigate the global burden of flaviviral diseases.
Dr. Marta Giovanetti
Dr. Fernanda De Bruycker Nogueira
Dr. Ana Maria Bispo De Filippis
Dr. Anne Paiva
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- flavivirus
- evolution
- genomic epidemiology
- phylodynamics
- transmission
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