Vector-Borne Zoonoses: Surveillance, Transmission and Interventions

Dear Colleagues,

As a potential guest editor, I am eager to review and curate manuscripts for this special issue, focusing on addressing the risks, prevention, monitoring and control of vector-borne zoonotic diseases.  Insights into the interactions between vectors, animal hosts and humans can help mitigate the impact of zoonoses on the welfare of disadvantaged communities through the design of innovative approaches to tackle vector-borne zoonoses

I invite studies that offer original perspectives on the monitoring and management of these diseases, with the potential to pave the way for novel strategies, especially benefiting communities in low-income countries. Questions to be addressed may include: vector-pathogen interactions, vector control, xenomonitoring, economic impact, epidemiology (including potential co-endemicity), risk factors, insecticide resistance, etc.

Drawing upon my professional expertise, I am particularly interested in aspects of vector biology and behaviour that significantly influence the dynamics of disease transmission, either exacerbating the risk, or creating opportunities for control. Topics of interest include: integrated vector management, One Health principles, the effects of climate change, etc. Additionally, I am keen to explore various stages of translational research, ranging from the development of new strategies, to policy changes and implementation. Community engagement in the studies and the promotion of local ownership will be encouraged. This call encompasses a broad spectrum of transmissible zoonotic diseases, including viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.

Dr. Inaki Tirados
Guest Editor

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• vector control
• disease dynamics
• vector monitoring
• integrated vector control
• vector diversity (e.g., spp)
• disease control
• human health
• animal health
• One Health approach
• vector behaviour
• vector ecology
• hosts
• zoonosis
• economic impact
• climate change