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Diagnostic Microbiology And Infectious Disease

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease provides up to date and extensive articles on clinical microbiology. It aims to publish latest developments in clinical microbiology and the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. It publishes articles on studies in bacteriology, virology, mycology, parasitology, immunology related to infections, and immunoserology, including new procedures, unusual cases, controversial issues, and important new literature.

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Subject Infectious Diseases
Impact Factor 1.8
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0732-8893
eISSN 1879-0070
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Open Access Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,170 (excluding taxes). Subscription: No publication fee charged to authors.

Submission Instructions

Diagnostic Microbiology And Infectious Disease accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full-Length Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, place acknowledgements in a separate section before the references, and avoid using generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create or alter images except when this is part of the research methods and described reproducibly in the methods section.
References References must use a numbered style with citations indicated by number in square brackets. References must be numbered in order of first appearance in the text, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use LTWA journal title abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and each must include a caption.
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Subject Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Subject Review Articles have a 3000-word limit. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and any AI-generated or AI-altered images are prohibited unless integral to the research methods and reproducibly described in the methods section.
References References must be cited as numbers in square brackets, listed in numerical order of appearance, and for works with more than 6 authors the first 6 must be followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, whereas tables must be provided as editable text. Figures and tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and accompanied by captions.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and able to stand alone by briefly stating the purpose of the research, principal results, and major conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and generative AI or AI-assisted tools must not be used to create or alter images or artwork unless explicitly allowed as part of the research methods.
References References must use a numbered style with citations indicated in square brackets. References must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text, list the first 6 authors followed by 'et al.' when there are more than 6 authors, and use LTWA journal name abbreviations.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, whereas tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections, with the abstract excluded from section numbering. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and AI-generated or AI-assisted images are prohibited unless used as part of the research methods and described reproducibly in the methods section.
References References must be cited using numbered square-bracket citations. References must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text, and for works with more than 6 authors the first 6 must be listed followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Short Communications may include a maximum of two figures and tables in total, limited to two figures, two tables, or one figure and one table. Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and provided with captions.
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Case Report

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and able to stand alone.
Manuscript Case Report manuscripts must not exceed 1250 words. Manuscript must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and any AI-generated or AI-assisted image use must not be included unless it is part of the research methods and described reproducibly in the methods section.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets. Reference list entries must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Case Reports may include one figure or one table. Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. All figures and tables must be cited in the manuscript text, numbered according to order of appearance, and include captions.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Letter to the Editor must not exceed 500 words. Article must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include 1 to 7 keywords in English, and any use of generative AI or AI-assisted tools to create or alter images is prohibited unless it is part of the research methods and reproducibly described.
References References must be cited by number in square brackets, listed in citation order, and for works with more than 6 authors the first 6 must be followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures must be supplied as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables and figures must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively in order of appearance, and each must include a caption.
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Recent Publications

Diagnostic performance of serum galactomannan for detecting breakthrough invasive fungal infections in pediatric hematologic malignancies receiving mold-active prophylaxis

Fatma Ünal, Belgin Gülhan, Saliha Kanık Yüksek, Özlem Arman Bilir, Ayça Koca Yozgat, Tuğba Erat, Seval Özen, İkbal Ok Bozkaya, Turan Bayhan, Aysun Yahşi, Gülsüm İclal Bayhan, Aslınur Özkaya Parlakay, Namık Yaşar Özbek

10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117413
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10.1016/s0732-8893(26)00149-5
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Rapid and Visual Detection of Mycoplasma pneumoniae Using a Novel ERA-CRISPR/Cas12a-Based Lateral Flow Assay

Qi Yun, Meng Gu, Lin Li, Wen Hui Xia

10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117416
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Primary thyroid tuberculosis associated with thyroid dysfunction in a Child: An unexpected diagnosis

Bablu Kumar Gaur, Navya Jain, N S Chithambaram

10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117408
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Transport of Viable Representative Enterobacterales Species (Klebsiella spp., Escherichia spp., Citrobacter spp., Enterobacter spp., and Cronobacter spp.) at Ambient Temperature Using Sterile Filter Paper

Mamitina Alain Noah Rabenandrasana, Lala Fanomezantsoa Rafetrarivony, Tina Juliano Ratovoson, Norohasina Fanja Randriamanga, Tania Crucitti

10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117409
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

4 days submission to first decision; 30 days submission to decision after review; 69 days submission to acceptance; 2 days acceptance to online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open Access Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,170 (excluding taxes). Subscription articles have no publication fee charged to authors.

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Research Topics

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Antibiotic Use and Resistance Fungal Infections and Studies Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Respiratory viral infections research Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Reproductive tract infections research Urinary Tract Infections Management Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology Vibrio bacteria research studies Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Enterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing

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