Molecular Insights into Infectious Diseases
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Pathology, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 January 2024) | Viewed by 953
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Infectious diseases are caused by pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi or parasites. The diseases can be transmitted, directly or indirectly, from one person to another. A recent pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, which is one of the largest pandemics in recorded history, led to significant morbidity, mortality and socioeconomic disruption globally. Diagnosis, epidemiological study, prevention and treatment play critical roles in combating infectious disease outbreaks. Therefore, the development of rapid molecular diagnostic tests allows for the early detection of causative agents, which is important for timely patient management and infection control. Furthermore, research on molecular epidemiology provides a way to track the spread and evolution of pathogens. In addition, a detailed understanding of molecular mechanisms of pathogenesis may guide the identification of novel antimicrobials for treatment or the development of vaccines for disease prevention. This Special Issue welcomes original research articles or reviews in these areas.
Dr. Cyril Chik-Yan Yip
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- infectious disease
- microorganism
- pathogen
- infection
- molecular diagnosis
- molecular epidemiology
- pathogenesis
- antimicrobial
- vaccine
