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Animal Models of Infection

Animal models of infection are laboratory animals that are used to study the biology of infectious diseases and to identify potential therapeutic interventions. By studying the responses of animals to specific infections, researchers can better understand the mechanisms of the infectious agent and better predict the…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 6× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2694-2275 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Animal models of infection are laboratory animals that are used to study the biology of infectious diseases and to identify potential therapeutic interventions. By studying the responses of animals to specific infections, researchers can better understand the mechanisms of the infectious agent and better predict the behavior of the disease in humans. Animal models are also used to test various types of vaccines and treatments, such as antiviral and antibacterial drugs. Animal models help to answer questions about the pathogenesis of infectious diseases, the natural history of infections, and the immune responses of different hosts. They also provide an ethical, safe, and cost-efficient means to study the effects of new drugs and treatments. By using animal models of infection, researchers can make important discoveries about disease prevention, treatment, and management that can help to improve public health and reduce suffering from infectious diseases.

Research published in this journal

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

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Zoological Research (ISSN 2694-2275).

Journal editorial board
Alexander Ereskovsky · France ANDREI ALIMOV · Russia

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