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IJID Regions

IJID Regions is an official journal of the International Society for Infectious Diseases that publishes high-quality, evidence-based infectious disease science of regional interest and relevance. It focuses on clinical infectious diseases, clinical epidemiology, and public health, with emphasis on research useful to clinicians, scientists, health systems, and public health policy makers, including work relevant to under-resourced countries and regional settings.

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Subject Infectious Diseases

Impact Factor 1.7

Quartile Q3

Open Access Type Open

eISSN 2772-7076

Invitation Only No

Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 1,380 (excluding taxes).

Submission Instructions

IJID Regions accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all authors have read the Instructions to Authors, approved the submitted version, agreed to acknowledged contributors being included, that the material is original, not published or under simultaneous consideration elsewhere, will not be republished without consent if accepted, and that the publishing fee will be covered.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be 150 to 200 words. The abstract must be structured as four paragraphs. The abstract must use the headings objectives, design or methods, results, and conclusions, or alternative headings appropriate to the paper format.

Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 3500 words, counted from the introduction through the end of the conclusion or discussion and excluding the abstract, tables, figures, acknowledgements, and references. The manuscript must include highlights submitted as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and it must include keywords and a declaration of any generative AI use before the references.

References The manuscript may include no more than 30 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed in numerical order, consistent with Vancouver style. For references with more than 6 authors, list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.

Figures & Tables The manuscript may include up to 5 figures and tables in total. Each figure and each table must be uploaded as a separate file, and tables must be removed from the main manuscript. Figures must have separate captions and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.

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Review Articles

Cover Letter A covering letter is required. The covering letter must confirm that all authors read the Instructions to Authors, approved the submitted version, agreed to named acknowledgements or personal communications, that the material is original and not published or under consideration elsewhere, that it will not be republished without consent if accepted, and that the publishing fee will be covered.

Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be 150 to 200 words. The abstract must be structured.

Manuscript Review Articles must be 2500 to 4000 words from introduction to conclusion or discussion. Review Articles must include at least an abstract, an introduction, and a conclusion. The manuscript must include keywords and mandatory highlights submitted as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and it must include a generative AI declaration before the references when AI tools were used.

References Review Articles may include no more than 30 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in the order of appearance in the text, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.

Figures & Tables Review Articles may include one or two figures and/or tables. Figures and tables must be uploaded as separate files rather than included in the main manuscript. Figures must have separate captions and be numbered in text order, and tables must have titles and appropriate headings.

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Correspondence

Cover Letter A covering letter is required. The covering letter must confirm that all authors have read the Instructions to Authors, approved the submitted version, agreed to acknowledged contributors or personal communications being included, that the material is original and not published or under simultaneous consideration elsewhere, that it will not be republished elsewhere without written consent if accepted, and that the publishing fee will be covered.

Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.

Manuscript Correspondence must not exceed 400 words. Correspondence is reserved for comments on papers recently published within 3 months by volume in the journal. The manuscript must include keywords and, if generative AI was used in manuscript preparation, an AI declaration section before the references.

References Correspondence may include a maximum of 10 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in the order of citation in the text, and for references with more than 6 authors the first 6 must be listed followed by 'et al.'.

Figures & Tables Correspondence may include one table or figure. Each illustration and each table must be uploaded as a separate file, with tables removed from the main manuscript and figure captions supplied separately. Figures must be numbered in sequence with captions, and tables must include a title, appropriate headings, and lettered footnotes when necessary.

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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter A covering letter is required. The covering letter must confirm that all authors read the instructions, approved the submitted version, agreed to acknowledged contributors or personal communications, that the material is original, not published or under simultaneous consideration elsewhere, will not be republished without written consent if accepted, and that the publishing fee will be covered.

Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.

Manuscript Correspondence must not exceed 400 words. Correspondence is reserved for comments on papers recently published within 3 months by volume in the journal. The manuscript must include keywords and declarations for conflict of interest, funding, and generative AI use before the references list.

References Correspondence may include a maximum of 10 references. References must be cited by number in square brackets. The reference list must be numbered in the order of first citation, and references with more than 6 authors must list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.

Figures & Tables Correspondence may include one table or figure. Each illustration and each table must be uploaded as a separate file, and tables must be removed from the main manuscript. Figures must include separate captions and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes as applicable.

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Case Reports

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all authors have read the instructions, approved the submitted version, agreed to acknowledged contributors' inclusion, that the material is original and not published or under simultaneous consideration elsewhere, that it will not be republished without consent if accepted, and that the publishing fee will be covered.

Abstract A structured abstract is required. The abstract must be 150 to 200 words. The abstract must be structured.

Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 1200 words. The manuscript must include keywords, and mandatory highlights must be submitted as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each.

References The article should include no more than 15 references. References must be cited numerically in square brackets and listed in numbered order of appearance. For references with more than 6 authors, list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.

Figures & Tables The article may include a maximum of 1 table or figure. Each figure and each table must be uploaded as a separate file, and tables must be removed from the main manuscript. Figures must include separate captions and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.

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Short Communications

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. The cover letter must state that all authors read the Instructions to Authors, approved the submitted version, agreed to acknowledgements or personal communications, that the material is original and not published or under simultaneous consideration elsewhere, that it will not be republished without consent if accepted, and that the publishing fee will be covered.

Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 1200 words. Highlights are mandatory and must be submitted as a separate editable file containing 3 to 5 bullet points of no more than 85 characters each, and the manuscript must include keywords.

References A maximum of 10 references is permitted. References must be cited by number in square brackets and listed numerically in order of appearance. For references with more than 6 authors, list the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.

Figures & Tables A maximum of two tables or figures is permitted. Each figure and each table must be uploaded as a separate file, and tables must be removed from the main manuscript. Figures must include separate captions and tables must include titles, descriptions, and footnotes.

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Recent Publications

Performance and challenges of Mpox surveillance systems in Africa

Kyeng Mercy, Michel K Muteba, Wazih Cho, Diallo Mamadou, Nebiyu Dereje, Elizabeth Gonese, Olaniyi F Sanni, Sofonias K Tessema, Esther Muwanguzi, Gebremichael Molla Ayene, Adaora Ejikema, Beshir Mohamed, Beryl Njeba, Nyabenda Freddy, Kyobe Bosa, Christian Ngandu, Yap Boum, Abou B Gaye, Ngashi Ngongho, Mohamed M. Sirdar, Jean Kaseya

10.1016/j.ijregi.2026.100930

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Utility of cerebrospinal fluid multiplex PCR assay in children suspected of meningitis or encephalitis in a tertiary care hospital in Thailand

Piyarat Suntarattiwong, Prangtip Khunsri, Chompunut Na Nakorn, Sirorat Suwannachote, Busayapan Jaipean, Tawee Chotpitayasunondh

10.1016/j.ijregi.2026.100927

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Conjunctivitis outbreak associated with Enterovirus Type C in Luzira prisons, Uganda, February–April 2024

Hannington Katumba, Richard Migisha, Charity Mutesi, Emmanuel Mfitundinda, Joanita Nalwanga, Joyce Owens Kobusingye, Daniel Wenani, Loryndah Olive Namakula, Emmanuel Okello Okiror, Janet Lubega Kobusinge, Gertrude Abbo, Annet Mary Namusisi, Bridget Ainembabazi, Patrick Kwizera, Wilfred Opeli, Winnie Agwang, Esther Nabatta, Tracy Maureen Rutogire, Ritah Namusoosa, Samuel Lugwana, Lilian Bulage, Benon Kwesiga, Samuel Gidudu, Alex Riolexus Ario

10.1016/j.ijregi.2026.100929

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WHO Bacterial Priority Pathogens in Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Prevalence, Antimicrobial Resistance and Risk Factors in Mwanza, Tanzania

Vitus Silago, Katarina Oravcova, Louise Matthews, Stephen E. Mshana, Heike Claus, Jeremiah Seni

10.1016/j.ijregi.2026.100926

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Surveillance of enterovirus infection and genotypes/subgenotypes of Enteroviruses in Dak Lak, Vietnam in 2022-2024

Tuan Van Le, Huong Le Thien Tran, Quan Hoang Nguyen, Ha Thi Thu Nguyen, Hien Thi Thu Tran, Chien Chinh Vien

10.1016/j.ijregi.2026.100923

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

4 days submission to first decision; 44 days submission to decision after review; 57 days submission to acceptance; 4 days acceptance to online publication

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required. It must state that all authors have read the Instructions to Authors, agree to the submitted version, approve the submission, confirm the work is original, has not been published previously, is not under consideration elsewhere, and will not be published elsewhere in the same form without written consent if accepted. It should also acknowledge that the publishing fee will be covered.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 1,380 (excluding taxes).

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Research Topics

COVID-19 epidemiological studies COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Mosquito-borne diseases and control Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Antibiotic Use and Resistance Viral Infections and Vectors Respiratory viral infections research Malaria Research and Control HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Hepatitis B Virus Studies Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Hepatitis C virus research Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research Influenza Virus Research Studies SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing COVID-19 and Mental Health Parasites and Host Interactions Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Global Maternal and Child Health

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