Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Pathogens

Pathogens are microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, which can cause harm to and even lead to the death of an organism. Pathogens can be spread through contact, air, water, and food, making them a significant public health concern. By understanding the characteristics, transmission, and p…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 18× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2997-1977 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Pathogens are microorganisms, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, which can cause harm to and even lead to the death of an organism. Pathogens can be spread through contact, air, water, and food, making them a significant public health concern. By understanding the characteristics, transmission, and potential treatments for pathogens, we can prevent and contain the spread of contagious diseases and illnesses. Pathogens are also important for their role in evolution, as they can lead to mutations and the adaptation of species to their environment.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 18 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Pathogens, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Diseases (ISSN 2997-1977).

Journal editorial board
Madalena Barroso · Germany VASSILIKI PITIRIGA · Greece SANDRA GRUMELLI · Belgium

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