Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by the spread of pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi, from one person or animal to another. These diseases can range from mild to severe and can be spread through contact, air, water, or food. Common infectious diseases include the flu, a cold, tuberculo…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 39× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by the spread of pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi, from one person or animal to another. These diseases can range from mild to severe and can be spread through contact, air, water, or food. Common infectious diseases include the flu, a cold, tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV. Treatments for infectious diseases can vary depending on the type of infection and the severity of its symptoms. Vaccines, antibiotics, and lifestyle modifications are some of the ways to prevent and treat infectious diseases. By understanding the signs and symptoms of these illnesses, people can help protect themselves and others from becoming infected.

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 39 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 Infectious Diseases, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Allergy.

Journal editorial board
Bobette Matulonga · France

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