Viral diseases pose significant threats to both human and animal health globally, influencing wide-ranging aspects of public and veterinary health systems. Recent outbreaks arising due to Coronavirus, Zika virus, and Avian Influenza virus have highlighted the urgency for improved surveillance, diagnosis, and treatment methodologies. Additionally, livestock diseases like Foot-and-mouth disease, Peste des petits ruminants, and the Blue tongue continues to affect livestock, with profound economic consequences. This dynamic landscape underscores a critical gap in our current understanding and ability to manage these health crises effectively.

This Research Topic aims to foster a comprehensive analysis of viral diseases that affect humans and animals by investigating their epidemiology, transmission pathways, diagnostic challenges, and potential vaccine solutions. By addressing these core issues, the topic intends to establish a foundation for future strategies that can mitigate the impacts of current and future outbreaks. Contributions will also focus on innovative research methodologies and technologies that can accelerate progress in these areas.

This Special Issue welcomes contributions that improve our understanding of the molecular epidemiology, diagnostics, and vaccines of human and animal viruses.

Potential areas of interest may include, but are not limited to:
● Molecular biology of human and animal viruses.
● Transmission biology of human and animal viruses.
● Diagnostics of human and animal viruses.
● Vaccines for human and animal viruses.

Even though abstract submission is not mandatory, we encourage all interested researchers to submit an abstract before submitting their manuscript. Abstracts do not have to coincide with the final abstract of the manuscripts. For authors, please review the journal's information regarding Author Guidelines and Article Processing Charges, or direct any questions to the Editorial Office: actavirol@frontierspartnerships.org

Article types and fees

This Special Issue accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Special Issue description:

• Brief Research Report
• Mini Review
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review

Articles that are accepted for publication by our external editors following rigorous peer review incur a publishing fee charged to Authors, institutions, or funders.

Article types

This Special Issue accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Special Issue description:

• Brief Research Report
• Mini Review
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review

Keywords: Animal Viruses, Human Viruses, One health, Molecular epidemiology, Viral Vaccines, Diagnostics