About this Research Topic
Coinfection, the simultaneous presence of multiple pathogens in an individual, is a common occurrence in tropical regions where multiple infectious diseases coexist. Major tropical diseases, such as malaria, cholera, tuberculosis and hepatitis, often overlap in endemic areas, leading to complex interactions and potential synergistic effects on disease outcomes. Coinfections can significantly impact disease severity, treatment response, and transmission dynamics, posing challenges for diagnosis, management, and control efforts.
This research topic aims to investigate major tropical disease coinfections, exploring the underlying mechanisms, clinical implications, and strategies for improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Specific themes of interest include but are not limited to:
- The occurrence and prevalence of coinfections among major tropical diseases, identifying common patterns, risk factors, and geographical hotspots where coinfections are prevalent.
- The immunological and molecular mechanisms underlying major tropical disease coinfections, focusing on the interactions between pathogens, host immune responses, and disease outcomes.
- The clinical implications of major tropical disease coinfections, including their impact on disease severity, treatment response, complications, and long-term outcomes.
- Strategies for improved diagnosis, management, and prevention of major tropical disease coinfections, including integrated surveillance systems, diagnostic tools, treatment algorithms, and public health interventions.
All article types accepted by Frontiers are encouraged.
This research topic aims to investigate major tropical disease coinfections, exploring the underlying mechanisms, clinical implications, and strategies for improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Specific themes of interest include but are not limited to:
- The occurrence and prevalence of coinfections among major tropical diseases, identifying common patterns, risk factors, and geographical hotspots where coinfections are prevalent.
- The immunological and molecular mechanisms underlying major tropical disease coinfections, focusing on the interactions between pathogens, host immune responses, and disease outcomes.
- The clinical implications of major tropical disease coinfections, including their impact on disease severity, treatment response, complications, and long-term outcomes.
- Strategies for improved diagnosis, management, and prevention of major tropical disease coinfections, including integrated surveillance systems, diagnostic tools, treatment algorithms, and public health interventions.
All article types accepted by Frontiers are encouraged.
Keywords: major tropical disease, coinfection, malaria, cholera, tuberculosis, hepatitis, risk factors, diagnosis, management, prevention
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