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Introduction and Tribute to Charlie Calisher

Thomas P Monath1, Frederick A Murphy2,3

  • 1Vaxxinity, Dallas, TX 75201, USA.

Diseases (Basel, Switzerland)
|October 26, 2021
PubMed

Insights

This special issue highlights recent research on viruses transmitted by arthropods, bats, and rodents. It honors Professor Charles H. Calisher's contributions to virology.

Area of Science:

  • Medical and Veterinary Entomology
  • Zoonotic Disease Research
  • Virology

Background:

  • This special issue focuses on emerging and re-emerging viral diseases transmitted by vectors like ticks, mosquitoes, and fleas.
  • It includes studies on viruses originating from bats and rodents, known reservoirs for numerous zoonotic pathogens.
  • The collection honors the significant contributions of Professor Charles H. Calisher to the field of virology and vector-borne diseases.

Discussion:

  • The interconnectedness of arthropod, bat, and rodent hosts in viral transmission cycles is explored.
  • Current challenges in diagnosing and controlling these viral infections are discussed.
  • The importance of One Health approaches in understanding and mitigating zoonotic virus spread is emphasized.

Key Insights:

  • Recent advancements in molecular techniques have improved the detection and characterization of novel viruses.
  • Understanding host-pathogen interactions is crucial for predicting viral spillover events.
  • Ecological factors significantly influence the distribution and incidence of vector-borne and zoonotic diseases.

Outlook:

  • Future research directions include developing novel vaccines and therapeutics against understudied viruses.
  • Enhanced surveillance systems are needed to monitor viral emergence in wildlife and human populations.
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration is essential for addressing the global threat of arthropod-, bat-, and rodent-borne viruses.

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