Zoonoses Journal

19/02/2026

This study provides the first molecular confirmation of pediatric in Jordan, identifying L. infantum & L. tropica as key causative agents in local cases, highlighting the need for early detection & surveillance to mitigate this threat.

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A first peer-reviewed report describing the clinical and molecular aspects of the locally acquired pediatric visceral leishmaniasis cases in Jordan.

30/01/2026

Honoring the outstanding reviewers in the Zoonoses Recognition Awards for Distinction of Reviewing 2025—thank you for your critical role in upholding rigorous peer review and advancing zoonotic disease research.

Zoonoses Recognition Awards for Distinction of Reviewing during 2025: https://zoonoses-journal.org/index.php/zoonoses-recognition-awards-for-distinction-of-reviewing-during-2025/

29/01/2026

This study underscores the need to review protocols in Costa Rica to ensure timely care for people & pets, emphasizing that on wildlife-related rabies risks is vital to prevent incidents that may endanger .

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This study reports bat-associated rabies virus in gray foxes in Costa Rica, urging updated protocols and public awareness to reduce transmission risks.

28/01/2026

This study reports repeated detection of African-lineage (MR766-like) in free-living Alouatta in , with -associated lesions and placental , suggesting multiple introductions into the Americas. Universidade Feevale

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ZIKV related to African strain MR766 caused neuropathology in wild Brazilian howler monkeys, implying multiple introductions and sylvatic maintenance

22/01/2026

This study reviews how humoral immune response to Orientia tsutsugamushi disrupts germinal centers and splenic architecture to impair B cell responses, highlighting the role of autoreactive and the challenges for . UTMB Health

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This study reveals gaps in humoral immunity to Orientia tsutsugamushi, stressing the need to clarify B cell responses in scrub typhus infection.

16/01/2026

This case study reports two travel-associated cases diagnosed by serum/CSF serology and , with rapid recovery after supportive care, underscoring the need to consider TOSV in among travelers to areas.

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Case study on two travellers highlight the need to consider Toscana virus (TOSV) in the differential diagnosis of acute meningitis.

14/01/2026

This study reviews 35 neuroinvasive cases in Italy, showing most present as benign with full recovery, while rare requires care and may cause , highlighting TOSV’s and rising severity risk.

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Analysis of 35 neuroinvasive Toscana virus cases shows mostly mild meningitis with recovery, rare encephalitis needing ICU care, and rising neurotropic severity

09/01/2026

This study shows that a positive test in low-prevalence states is more likely to be a false positive than a true positive, undermining the predictive value of its testing, and highlighting the role of regional prevalence in interpretation.

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A study on how a positive Lyme test is 30 times more likely to be a false positive in low-incidence states, underscoring alternative diagnoses before testing.

02/01/2026

This study shows that combining and β-lactam antibiotics with five-membered ring structures exerts stronger synergistic effects against and , offering a potent strategy to overcome .

: https://tinyurl.com/2axhkpfc

26/12/2025

This study analyzes pathogen features for future -like , identifying and —as top "disease X" threats due to transmission, animal interfaces, immunity barriers, and mutation rates, with also posing high risk.

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A commentary analysing the major features of pathogens with high probability of becoming future pathogen X.

24/12/2025

This article reports the first clinical case of in a live wild from South India, confirming infection by , successful treatment and recovery, and underscoring the need for to support .

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First report of clinical toxoplasmosis in a live wild Bengal tiger from South India, documenting diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and conservation implications.

18/12/2025

This review explores and how tick microbiota, , and immune responses shape development, , and , highlighting symbiont–pathogen interactions as promising targets for disease control.

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A systematic review on tick-borne diseases, tick endosymbionts and potential strategies for controlling tick-borne diseases