Advance in detection, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases

Infectious diseases, which are caused by pathogenic microorganisms and lead to a massive burden of disability and death, have always been terrifying threats to human beings. Zika virus, Ebola virus, Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV), and severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), as well as the ongoing outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic, has caused great harm to human beings. Fast, accurate and cost-effective detection and identification of pathogens are key to the prevention and control of infectious disease epidemics, and timely diagnosis and proper treatment of infectious diseases are of great significance to prevent disease progression of infectious diseases. Therefore, the aim of current special issue is to focus on the advance in detection, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases, especially for emerging infectious diseases. We welcome the submission of original studies, review articles, mini review articles, clinical trial perspectives, methods, and opinion articles that relate to any aspect of detection, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases.

07/10/2024