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Serological Screening of Rickettsia conorii and Rickettsia slovaca Infection in Wild Rodents from Castilla-La Mancha, Spain

Rickettsia conorii and Rickettsia slovaca

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. This work was aimed at increasing epidemiological knowledge of Rickettsia conorii and Rickettsia slovaca in a geographical area in Castilla-La Mancha (Spain) lacking prior data, through a seroprevalence study in potential wild rodent reservoirs. A serological survey collected 118 rodent sera from field (79) and peri-urban (39) areas through convenience sampling […]

NS1 in Mosquito-Borne Flaviviruses: Roles in Viral Life Cycles, Pathogenesis, and Therapeutic Development

Non-structural protein 1

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Flaviviruses remain a formidable global health burden, necessitating therapeutic strategies that can overcome the inherent limitations and safety risks of traditional envelope-targeted approaches. Non-structural protein 1 (NS1) has emerged as a critical, multifunctional glycoprotein that orchestrates the viral life cycle and host pathogenesis. NS1 acts as a […]

Molecular and Phylogenetic Characterization of Helicobacter pylori and Cryptosporidium spp. Coinfection in Iraqi Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders

Helicobacter pylori

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Helicobacter pylori is a major cause of gastritis and gastric cancer. Coinfection with Cryptosporidium spp. may worsen clinical outcomes but has been understudied in Iraq. This study assessed the prevalence of H. pylori–Cryptosporidium coinfection and performed phylogenetic analysis of local isolates. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 420 gastrointestinal patients in Thi […]

The 2026 Bundibugyo Virus Disease Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: Global Situation, Importation Risk to China, and Preparedness Priorities

Bundibugyo virus

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal which examines the ongoing 2026 Bundibugyo virus disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and outlines key preparedness priorities for China and the global community. The authors emphasize that, unlike previous Ebola outbreaks caused by Zaire ebolavirus, no licensed vaccines or specific therapeutics are currently […]

Zoonoses Call for Papers

Publish your next article in Zoonoses: Web of Science-indexed, with no author submission or article processing charges. Benefits of choosing Zoonoses for your research Global visibility. Free publication. Free submission. Free access for readers. The Editorial Board of Zoonoses invites scientists worldwide to submit original research, reviews, perspectives, and commentaries addressing the challenges of zoonotic […]

Tuberculosis Control in India: Transition from RNTCP to NTEP

India’s TB strategies: Achievements, challenges & elimination goals.

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal.  Tuberculosis (TB) is among the main infectious diseases responsible for global mortality worldwide. Cases in India, markedly contribute to the global TB burden. Despite substantial progress in diagnosis and treatment, challenges such as drug-resistant TB (DR-TB), HIV co-infection, and major gaps in private sector regulation hinder effective […]

One Health Models for the Prevention and Management of Bacterial Zoonoses: A Comprehensive Systematic Review

One Health models for bacterial zoonoses

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Bacterial zoonoses such as brucellosis, salmonellosis, leptospirosis, anthrax, campylobacteriosis, and listeriosis remain major global health threats with substantial economic and social effects. Despite decades of surveillance and control through traditional sector-based approaches, their burden persists, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The One Health framework, which emphasizes […]

Propolis Exhibits Potent Antiviral Activity Against Varicella-Zoster Virus, Including Acyclovir-Resistant Strains

Propolis

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Varicella-zoster virus (VZV) is a clinically important human neurotropic herpesvirus that causes varicella (chickenpox) as primary infection, typically in children. After primary infection, VZV establishes lifelong latency in sensory ganglia and can later reactivate and cause herpes zoster (shingles). Globally, varicella and shingles affect a substantial number […]

Zoonoses Accepted for Coverage in the Web of Science Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)

 The editorial and publishing teams of Zoonoses are delighted to announce that the journal has been accepted for coverage in the Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI) within the Web of Science Core Collection. ESCI is part of the Web of Science Core Collection curated by Clarivate and includes high-quality, peer-reviewed publications of regional importance and […]

Sero-Epidemiology of Brucellosis in Small Ruminants in Selected Districts of South Wollo Zone, Ethiopia

Brucellosis - Preventive measures reduce transmission risks

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal.   A cross-sectional study was conducted from March 2023 to November 2023 to estimate the seroprevalence and identify risk factors for brucellosis in small ruminants. A total of 559 blood samples were collected from sheep and goats across 186 flocks. Sera were harvested and screened with rose Bengal […]