Description:
Based on the concept of "One World, One Health, One Medicine", interdisciplinary cooperation between specialists in human and animal medicine
is of mutual interest and benefit. Therefore, there is need to combine the respective interest of physicians, veterinarians and other
health professionals for comparative studies relevant to either
human or
animal medicine.
Comparative Immunology,
Microbiology & Infectious Diseases aims to respond to this concept of "One World, One Health, One Medicine" and to provide a
venue for scientific exchange.
The journal is open to subjects of common interest related to the
immunology,
immunopathology,
microbiology and
epidemiology of human and animal
infectious diseases, especially zoonotic infections, and animal
models of human infectious diseases. The role of environmental factors in disease emergence is emphasized.
Original research papers
of high quality and novelty on aspects of host response, molecular biology, pathogenesis, control and prevention and treatment of microbial
diseases of domestic animals and wildlife (if the infections are of zoonotic interest and/or in relation with domestic animals), laboratory
animals and animal models of human infections are considered for publication. Papers dealing primarily with epidemiology will only be
considered if they demonstrate a clear impact on the pathogenesis or prevention of a disease. Similarly, articles addressing microbiology,
immunology or pathogenesis must address issues of comparative medical interest.
Review articles are highly appreciated. They should
focus either on a pathogen or on analyses of the mechanisms of host-microbe interactions including epidemiological studies.
Papers
focusing solely on diagnostic techniques, case reports or drug trials will not be published. Papers of geographically limited interest,
which repeat what had been established elsewhere, will not be considered. The readership of the journal is global. The
Editors reserve the right to suggest
submission
to another journal for those papers which they feel would be more appropriate for consideration by that journal.
Papers will be rejected
if standards of care of, or procedures performed on animals are not beyond those expected of humane veterinary care. Standards must,
at least, meet the International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research involving Animals, as issued by the Council for International
Organizations of Medical Sciences. (C.I.O.M.S., c/o WHO, CH 1211 Geneva 27, Switzerland).
