Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The relentless evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants remains a formidable challenge to global public health, thus prompting significant concern among health authorities due to emergent strains. One such “variant of interest” (VOI) recently identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) is JN.1, a distinct sub-lineage stemming from the […]
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Comparative Analysis of Schistosoma japonicum from Pairing-to-Sexual Maturation based on iTRAQ Proteomics
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Schistosomiasis, which is caused by the schistosome worm, poses significant health challenges. Understanding the sexual development and maturation of schistosomes would provide valuable insight for preventing the transmission of schistosomiasis and pathologic damage to the host. Isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation (iTRAQ)-based proteomics was performed […]
Rodents/Shrews and their Ectoparasites are not Associated with the Enzootic Maintenance and Transmission of Coxiella burnetii to Livestock and Humans in Puducherry, India
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. “Q fever,” which is caused by Coxiella burnetii, is endemic in India. In addition to livestock, rodents have also been reported to be associated with enzootic maintenance, favoring pathogen transmission. Currently, however, no data are available on the role of rodents in “Q fever” transmission in India. A […]
Molecular Diagnosis of Scrub Typhus: Sample and Timing Matter
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Scrub typhus (ST) is an acute febrile illness caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi. Laboratory tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis when the characteristic eschar is absent. This study aimed to evaluate the performance of 47 kDa qPCR using clotted and EDTA-treated blood among patients with suspected ST Clotted […]
Health Consequences Among COVID-19 Convalescent Patients 30 Months Post-Infection in China
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The health consequences among COVID-19 convalescent patients 30 months post-infection were described and the potential risk factors were determined. In August 2022 217 COVID-19 convalescent patients were recruited who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 in February 2020. These convalescent patients were residents of multiple districts in Wuhan, […]
Four Decades of HIV: Global Trends, Testing Assays, Treatment, and Challenges
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. More than 77 million individuals have been infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and approximately 37.6 million people are living with HIV infection. HIV infection may increase susceptibility to cancer, cardiovascular disease, bone disease, and other co-morbid conditions. Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs are extremely potent HIV replication […]
Zoonoses now indexed by Scopus
We are happy to announce this very good news to all authors, editors, reviewers and readers. Zoonoses will be indexed by SCOPUS from December 14th, 2023. The bibliographic database managed by Elsevier covers high-ranking peer-reviewed journals in the technical, medical and social sciences. On this occasion, congratulations to Professor Lynn Soong and Professor Xiaoping Dong, […]
Nanoparticle-Based Vaccines against Zoonotic Viruses: A Review
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Vaccines are the most promising tools for maintaining public health. Most emerging human infectious diseases are caused by viruses originating from an animal reservoir via zoonotic transmission. Therefore, zoonotic virus spillover and spread in humans have become global health threats. Nanoparticle-based vaccines are ideal for antigen delivery, […]
Clinical Application of SARS-CoV-2 IgM and IgG Antibody Detection Using the Colloidal Gold Immunochromatography Assay
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The COVID-19 pandemic, which was caused by SARS-CoV-2, has had a significant effect on global public health, economies, and societies worldwide. Serum antibody testing is a critical method for the diagnosis of COVID-19 and can complement RT-PCR in the diagnosis of COVID-19 patients; however, the performance of […]
Pandemic COVID-19 and Endemic Neglected Tropical Diseases: Friends or Foes?
Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. The COVID-19 pandemic threatens public health systems worldwide, both in developed and developing countries. The authors of this article discuss various effects of the pandemic on the status of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). COVID-19 will be a public health issue for an extended period. COVID-19 presented several […]