Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. This study investigates the viral diversity associated with marine organisms in the South China Sea, to improve understanding of the region’s viral ecosystems. Viruses profoundly influence aquatic ecosystems, by affecting marine biogeochemical cycles and posing threats to marine organisms. Nonetheless, a comprehensive study of marine organisms’ viral […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Leptospirosis is a re-emerging zoonotic disease that significantly impacts animals and human health worldwide. China has diverse climate types, providing a suitable environment for transmitting and surviving pathogenic Leptospira and its host animals. Despite the substantial reduction in the prevalence of leptospirosis, it continues to be a significant zoonotic […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Zoonotic transmission of severe acute respiratory coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been found to result in infections in more than 30 mammalian species. The SARS-CoV-2 spike protein binds to the host’s angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) cell surface receptor to gain entry into the cell. ACE2 protein sequence […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Livestock husbandry provides people with a means of generating revenue and sustenance. However, this activity influences the dispersal of mosquitoes and the diseases that they transmit. Therefore, this study is aimed at examining the effects of livestock husbandry on mosquito population density and the spread of mosquito-borne […]
We are pleased to announce that two articles have been nominated for the Best Published Papers Award 2023 by the Editorial Board of Zoonoses: Yersinia pestis and Plague: Some Knowns and Unknowns https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.15212/ZOONOSES-2022-0040 Authors: Ruifu Yang, Steve Atkinson, Ziqi Chen, Yujun Cui, Zongmin Du, Yanping Han, Florent Sebbane, Philip Slavin, Yajun Song, Yanfeng Yan, Yarong Wu, Lei […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. infections in diarrheic calves reared in different localities in Egypt under different management systems, to clarify the role of the associated epidemiologic risk factors, and to identify the circulating Cryptosporidium spp. on molecular basis. A total of 222 […]
From October 29 to 31, 2024, the inaugural International Forum on Challenges and Responses to Zoonoses was successfully held at the Taigu Campus of Shanxi Agricultural University, Shanxi, China. The forum featured speakers from prestigious institutions across China and abroad, including Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, Wuhan Institute of Virology, Chinse Academy of Sciences […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. In this study, the clinical, laboratory and epidemiological features of rickettsial infection in Australian patients were examined. Patients with Rickettsia spp. seropositivity were selected from the database of the Australian Rickettsial Reference Laboratory. Questionnaires were sent to each referring physician with a request for information regarding the patient’s illness. […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Ticks are parasitic organisms that can transmit a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms. They are the second most common vectors of diseases affecting humans and animals. The occurrence and transmission of tick-borne diseases has recently shown increasing or fluctuating trends. DNA was extracted after the collection of tick […]
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The aim of this study was to monitor the spectrum of viral pathogens involved in febrile rash illness (FRI) and their epidemiology. A large-scale study was conducted in multiple provinces of China from 2009 to 2021. A total of 14,168 patients of all age groups were enrolled […]