Advances in Vaccination against Tick-Borne Pathogens
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Vaccines against Tropical and other Infectious Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2025 | Viewed by 128
Special Issue Editors
Interests: central nervous system infections; tick-borne diseases; parasitic diseases
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Interests: tick-borne diseases; meningitis; encephalitis; respiratory pathogens
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Ticks are known to transmit a variety of microorganisms to both animals and humans. Among the most notable are Borrelia bacteria, the tick-borne encephalitis virus, and the Babesia parasite, which have increasingly drawn public attention. The diseases caused by these pathogens are expanding into new regions worldwide.
Currently, effective and safe vaccines are available for tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), offering protection against this potentially severe disease. However, Lyme disease, caused by Borrelia bacteria, still lacks a registered vaccine, although promising developments are underway. The absence of a Lyme disease vaccine underscores the urgent need for ongoing research and innovation in vaccine development to better protect public health.
Recent research has provided valuable insights into various aspects of tick-borne disease prevention. Studies have explored the progress in Lyme disease vaccine development, examined breakthrough cases in TBE vaccination, and investigated other related topics.
This Special Issue is dedicated to preventing diseases transmitted by tick bites, emphasizing the importance of vaccine development and public health strategies. We encourage submissions on topics such as the molecular aspects of vaccine development, the immunogenicity and efficacy of vaccines, immune responses, coverage, and the public’s perception and acceptance of these vaccines. Contributions that address the challenges and opportunities in preventing tick-borne diseases are particularly welcome, as they can help shape future research and public health policies.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Prof. Dr. Artur Sulik
Dr. Kacper Toczylowski
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- tick-borne diseases
- tick-borne encephalitis
- Lyme disease
- Lyme disease vaccine
- ticks
- immunization
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