Emerging Infectious Diseases
Overview
Emerging Infectious Diseases is a peer-reviewed scientific journal that focuses on the latest research and developments in the field of infectious diseases. It covers a wide range of topics, including emerging pathogens, outbreaks, epidemiology, diagnostics, prevention, and control strategies. With a global perspective, this journal provides valuable insights into the ever-evolving landscape of infectious diseases and their impact on public health.
Details
Details
Abbr.
Emerg Infect Dis
Start
1995
End
Continuing
Frequency
Bimonthly, 1999-
p-ISSN
1080-6040
e-ISSN
1080-6059
Country
United States
Language
English
Specialty
Infectious Diseases
Metrics
Metrics
h-index / Ranks: 306
264
SJR / Ranks: 1096
2117
CiteScore / Ranks: 573
15.60
JIF / Ranks: 338
11.8
Recent Articles
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de Campos B, de Souza Joaquim J, Hemetrio N, de Almeida L, Lima P, Galinari G, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2025 Mar;
31(3):621-624.
PMID: 40023824
We detected neutralizing antibodies, viral RNA, and sialic acid receptors for Alphainfluenzavirus influenzae in urban coatis (Nasua nasua) in Brazil, suggesting exposure and susceptibility. We used hemagglutination inhibition, reverse transcription...
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Skarpengland T, Tveita A, Berntsen C, Christensen E, Macpherson M, Stiksrud B, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2025 Mar;
31(3):617-619.
PMID: 40023823
Sarcocystis is a genus of protozoan parasites that can infect various vertebrates. In humans, Sarcocystis infection usually is asymptomatic but might manifest as a mild gastroenteritis or extraintestinal myositis. We...
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Gooskens J, van Essen E, Kraakman M, Worz P, Heddema E, Boers S
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2025 Mar;
31(3):630-633.
PMID: 40023822
We report avian Chlamydia abortus pneumonia in an immunocompetent elderly patient in the Netherlands after environmental exposure to wild aquatic birds, including seabirds. New molecular surveillance studies are needed in...
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Francisco N, Gaviraghi A, Alladio F, Huits R, Carnielli B, Salvador E, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2025 Mar;
31(3):627-629.
PMID: 40023821
In a longitudinal study in a first-level hospital in Luanda, Angola, we found rifampin-resistant and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) in 38 (8%, 95% CI 5.7-10.8) of 474 patients with no previous...
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Hashimoto K, Abe Y, Fukushima K, Matsumoto Y, Saito H, Akamine Y, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2025 Mar;
31(3):624-627.
PMID: 40023820
We identified 2 novel species, Mycobacterium novusgordonae and M. shingordonae, from sputum specimens of pulmonary disease patients in Japan. Genetic and biochemical analyses revealed a close relationship with M. paragordonae....
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Konstantynovska O, Synenko T, Honcharenko A, Volobuieva O, Liadova T, Reimann M, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2025 Mar;
31(3):615-617.
PMID: 40023819
Rifampin-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis was identified by the World Health Organization as a pathogen of public health critical importance. During 2014-2023, an increase in fluoroquinolone resistance in rifampin-resistant M. tuberculosis from...
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Shao Y, Chen M, Cai J, Doi Y, Chen M, Wang M, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2025 Mar;
31(3):591-595.
PMID: 40023817
We explored the role of commensal Neisseria in the emergence of third-generation cephalosporin-resistant N. meningitidis. Cefotaxime resistance-conferring penA795 was prevalent among commensal Neisseria isolates in Shanghai, China, and was acquired...
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Aguilar-Bultet L, Gomez-Sanz E, Garcia-Martin A, Hug M, Furger R, Eichenberger L, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2025 Mar;
31(3):574-578.
PMID: 40023816
We quantified presumptive extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella, Enterobacter, Serratia, and Citrobacter group colonies from wastewater in Basel, Switzerland, across 3 years to represent before, during, and after the...
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Scolarici M, Kuehler D, Osborn R, Doyle A, Schiffman E, Garvin A, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2025 Mar;
31(3):587-590.
PMID: 40023815
Tickborne infections are challenging to diagnose, particularly among solid organ transplant recipients. We report a US case of donor-derived ehrlichiosis from a living kidney donation that highlights how screening for...
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Starck L, Nummi V, Poikonen E, Lehtinen A, Kivela P, Friberg N, et al.
Emerg Infect Dis
. 2025 Mar;
31(3):583-586.
PMID: 40023814
Complement C5 inhibitors bring an increased risk for Neisseria infections. A novel complement C3 inhibitor, pegcetacoplan, was recently approved to treat paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, a condition commonly treated with complement...