Host-Pathogen Interactions in Immunology
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Applied Biosciences and Bioengineering".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 July 2021) | Viewed by 306
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The development of protective immunity against acute infections and the prevention of, or progression to, chronic infection is based heavily on the tissue affected and its normal immune “setpoint”. For pathogens that can progress to chronic infections, the initial immune responses may be instrumental in setting the course for disease outcomes.
For this Special Issue, we invite submissions exploring the initial recognition and response to pathogens by the host immune system in any tissue, particularly infections in which progression to chronic infection is possible but not guaranteed. Contributions can focus on, but are not limited to, colonization with progression to infection or acute infections and the spread of pathogens from one organ system to another. Survey papers and reviews are also welcomed.
Dr. Alison Eastman
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- host–pathogen interactions
- immune surveillance
- chronic infection
- acute infection
- pathogen spread
