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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Recent Publications
From culture to metagenomics: A paradigm shift in diagnosing infective endocarditis
Mahmoud ElHefnawi, Dina H. Amin, Asmaa M. Elfiky, Fatma M.M. Tamam, Mohamed A. Elabiad, Suher Zada, Nourhan Abu-Shahba
10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117449
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Pulmonary nocardiosis with probable pulmonary aspergillosis in an elderly patient with COPD and T-cell lymphopenia
Minqing Wu, Anli Lu, Jinghan Li, Jinli Bi, Liqing Meng, Taijie Li
10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2026.117637
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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.
Reformat to Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Open Access Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 3,170 (excluding taxes). Subscription articles have no publication fee charged to authors.
Reformat to Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease using Livewrite PremiumResearch 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