Arthropods as Vectors of Human and Animal Pathogens: Vector Ecology and Disease Transmission
A special issue of Biology (ISSN 2079-7737). This special issue belongs to the section "Infection Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 327
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microbiology; ecology; medical microbiology; veterinary sciences; genetics; bioinformatics and computational biology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Vector-borne diseases pose significant threats to both human and animal health worldwide, causing substantial morbidity, mortality, and economic burden. Understanding the ecology of vectors and its influence on disease transmission dynamics is crucial, as it enables the development of effective control and prevention strategies. For example, knowledge of how environmental, pathogen, and host factors influence arthropod vectors and contribute to disease spread can improve predictive modeling, inform public health interventions, and guide targeted prevention efforts. This Special Issue aims at advancing our understanding in this field so that we can mitigate the impact of these diseases and improve human and animal health.
We are pleased to invite you to submit original research articles, short communications, and review articles that provide new insights into vector ecology and its influence on the transmission dynamics of vector-borne diseases in humans and animals. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ecological perspectives of disease vectors (e.g., mosquitoes, ticks, flies, sandflies, triatomine bugs, tsetse flies, fleas, and mites).
- Interaction of disease vectors with other components within the disease transmission cycle and its impact on disease transmission.
- Ecological context of vector-borne pathogen infection and transmission.
- Transdisciplinary research examining the environmental impact on vectors and/or vector-borne disease spread.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Panpim Thongsripong
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- vector
- disease ecology
- vector-borne pathogens
- mosquito
- tick
- flies
- sandflies
- triatomine
- tsetse
- fleas
- mites
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