Infectious diseases are one of the greatest problems all over the world. Timely detection, prevention, and treatment of these diseases can save lives, dramatically. The emergence and development of nanotechnology have revolutionized the detection methods, prevention strategies, and treatment of infectious diseases. There are many nano-based detection methods for the detection of viruses, bacteria, and other microbial pathogens. There are also many commercially available nano-based detection kits for the detection and diagnosis of microbial pathogens. Prevention of infectious diseases via vaccination is another field, in which nanotechnology has proven its efficiency. It has been shown that many nanostructures are reliable carriers for the delivery of different vaccines. Furthermore, many nanomaterials have intrinsic adjuvanticity which makes them appropriate vehicles for the delivery of vaccines. The delivery of antimicrobial agents using nanomaterials is also a growing field that improves the efficiency of antimicrobials and reduces the side effects of these compounds.
This special issue, entitled "Nanotechnology-based detection, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases", would like to have a full overview of the different aspects of these applications. It covers the development of nano-based methods and technologies for the detection, diagnosis, and identification of microbial pathogens. The issue also covers the nano-based prevention and treatment of infectious diseases through vaccine and drug delivery via different nanostructures. The antimicrobial properties of nanomaterials are also covered.
Infectious diseases are one of the greatest problems all over the world. Timely detection, prevention, and treatment of these diseases can save lives, dramatically. The emergence and development of nanotechnology have revolutionized the detection methods, prevention strategies, and treatment of infectious diseases. There are many nano-based detection methods for the detection of viruses, bacteria, and other microbial pathogens. There are also many commercially available nano-based detection kits for the detection and diagnosis of microbial pathogens. Prevention of infectious diseases via vaccination is another field, in which nanotechnology has proven its efficiency. It has been shown that many nanostructures are reliable carriers for the delivery of different vaccines. Furthermore, many nanomaterials have intrinsic adjuvanticity which makes them appropriate vehicles for the delivery of vaccines. The delivery of antimicrobial agents using nanomaterials is also a growing field that improves the efficiency of antimicrobials and reduces the side effects of these compounds.
This special issue, entitled "Nanotechnology-based detection, prevention and treatment of infectious diseases", would like to have a full overview of the different aspects of these applications. It covers the development of nano-based methods and technologies for the detection, diagnosis, and identification of microbial pathogens. The issue also covers the nano-based prevention and treatment of infectious diseases through vaccine and drug delivery via different nanostructures. The antimicrobial properties of nanomaterials are also covered.