Surveillance, Transmission Dynamics, and Control of Zoonotic Viruses
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Animal Viruses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: HIV; COVID-19; drugs
Interests: infectious diseases; laboratory diagnostics; molecular epidemiology; pathogenesis; immune responses; phylogeny
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Zoonotic viruses pose a significant threat to global public health. The ongoing impact of zoonotic diseases, including the emergence and re-emergence of pathogens, underscores the critical need to enhance our understanding of their surveillance, transmission dynamics, and control measures.
In this Special Issue, we cordially invite submissions of original research articles, reviews, and perspectives that encompass the following key areas:
- Surveillance Strategies: We are particularly interested in innovative methods and technologies for monitoring zoonotic viruses in animal populations and detecting potential spillover events.
- Transmission Dynamics: We welcome submissions that explore the factors influencing transmission rates, environmental and ecological aspects, as well as modeling approaches to elucidate the dynamics of virus transmission.
- Control and Prevention: This includes but is not limited to studies on vaccination programs, biosecurity measures, public health interventions, and policy recommendations aimed at preventing and controlling zoonotic outbreaks.
By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, we aspire to contribute to the global efforts in combating zoonotic diseases and safeguarding public health.
Prof. Dr. Dimitrios A. Chatzidimitriou
Prof. Dr. Anna Papa
Dr. Ilias Bouzalas
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- zoonosis
- surveillance
- epidemiology
- diagnostics
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