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An international, peer-reviewed, open access journal that focuses on the optimal treatment of infection (bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic) and the development and institution of preventative strategies to minimize the development and spread of resistance.
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Impact Factor
2.9
Quartile
Q2
Open Access Type
Open
ISSN
1178-6973
eISSN
1178-6973
Invitation Only
Yes
Cost Range
Invited reviews are exempt from paying any publication processing fee.
Submission Instructions
Infection and Drug Resistance is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:
Review Paper
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords and a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially by superscript Arabic numerals, listed numerically in order of citation, use PubMed journal abbreviations, list all authors when there are six or fewer, and list the first three authors followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be provided within the manuscript or as separate files. The manuscript must not contain pasted figures, and tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images.
Original Research Papers
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required and must be structured. Abstract must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript
Manuscript typically includes Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion sections. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially using superscript Arabic numerals and listed numerically in the order of citation, listing all authors when there are six or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be provided within the manuscript or as separate files. The manuscript must not contain pasted figures, and tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images.
Clinical Trial Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract is required and must not exceed 300 words. Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords and the clinical trial number and registration date, usually in the abstract and methods sections.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially by superscript Arabic numerals, listed numerically in citation order, use PubMed journal abbreviations, and list all authors if six or fewer or the first three followed by et al if more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be provided within the manuscript or as separate files. Tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images, and figure legends must begin with the figure number.
Invited Reviews
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords and conflicts of interest information for all authors.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited by superscript Arabic numerals in sequential order and listed numerically, with all authors named for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or submitted as separate files. Tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images.
Meta-Analyses
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords and a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially by superscript Arabic numerals and listed numerically in the order of first citation, listing all authors if six or fewer or the first three followed by et al if more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. The manuscript must not contain pasted figures, and tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images.
Case Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords and a plain language summary placed after the abstract and before the introduction, limited to 250 words.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially by superscript Arabic numerals and listed numerically in citation order, listing all authors when there are six or fewer and the first three followed by et al. when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded separately. The manuscript must not contain pasted figures, and tables must be submitted in an editable format rather than as images.
Case Series
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords and a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the Introduction.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially by superscript Arabic numerals and listed numerically in citation order, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by et al. for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separately from the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. Figures and tables must be cited in the text, and pasted figures and tables as images are not accepted.
Letter To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Letter to the Editor must be limited to 1500 words. Manuscript must include 3–6 keywords.
References
Letter to the Editor must contain no more than 15 references, including one reference to the article under discussion. References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially by superscript Arabic numerals and listed numerically in citation order, with all authors listed for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by "et al." for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Letter to the Editor must not contain any figures or tables. Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be included within the manuscript or submitted as separate files.
Rapid Communication
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Rapid Communication must be a brief report of up to 2000 words. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the Introduction, and it must include 3–6 keywords.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially by superscript Arabic numerals and listed numerically in the order of citation, listing all authors when there are six or fewer and the first three followed by "et al." when there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be uploaded separate from the manuscript, while tables may be included in the manuscript or uploaded separately. The manuscript must not contain pasted figures, and tables must be provided in an editable format rather than as images.
Short Report
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 300 words.
Manuscript
Short Report must be a brief report of up to 2000 words. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Manuscript must include a plain language summary of no more than 250 words placed after the abstract and before the introduction, along with 3–6 keywords.
References
References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially by superscript Arabic numerals and listed numerically in citation order, listing all authors for six or fewer authors and the first three followed by "et al." for more than six authors.
Figures & Tables
Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be provided within the manuscript or as separate files. The manuscript must not contain pasted figures, and tables must be submitted in editable format rather than as images.
Research Letter
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript
Research Letter text must not exceed 2,000 words. Manuscript must include the sections Introduction, Material and Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusions. Keywords must not be included.
References
References must not exceed 7. References must follow American Medical Association (AMA) style. References must be cited sequentially by superscript Arabic numerals and listed numerically in citation order, listing all authors if there are six or fewer and the first three followed by "et al." if there are more than six.
Figures & Tables
A maximum of 2 tables or figures/photographs/images may be included. Figures must be provided separate from the manuscript, while tables may be included within the manuscript or uploaded as separate files. The manuscript must not contain pasted figures, and tables must be provided in an editable format rather than as images.
Recent Publications
Phage Therapy as a Self—Replicating Strategy for Besieged Health Systems
Emmanuel Olalere, Sidra Saif, Warda Imran, Faiza Khalid, Dadullah Faiz, Javeria Akhter, Laiba Manzoor, Ashesh Das
10.2147/idr.s638488
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Recurrence of Helicobacter Pylori after Successful Eradication in Northwestern China: Rates, Risk Factors, and Resistance Profiles of Recurrence Isolates
Min Niu, Xiaoming Su, Zhen Ma, Lulu Li
10.2147/idr.s636223
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Protective Effect of Xuebijing Injection on Gastrointestinal Function in Septic Patients of Non-Gastrointestinal Origin
Fang Li, Rui Wang, Tingting Ding, Shuyang Pan, Mian Qin
10.2147/idr.s642072
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In vitro Combinatorial Effects of 18β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid with Azole Antifungals
Yixin Zeng, Jing Hu, Lu Ge, Junhao Yu, Menghua Tang, Jufang Tan, Heng Zhang, Yi Sun
10.2147/idr.s631019
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Population Pharmacokinetics and Exposure-Response Analysis of Voriconazole in ICU and Non-ICU Hospitalized Adults
Liu Yang, Yaling Cao, Letao Li, Hong Lu, Xiuying Zeng, Huamei Chen
10.2147/idr.s636395
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Acceptance process information is referenced.
Reformat to Infection and Drug Resistance using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A point-by-point covering letter is required when submitting a revised manuscript after first editorial review.
Reformat to Infection and Drug Resistance using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Invited reviews are exempt from paying any publication processing fee.
Reformat to Infection and Drug Resistance using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Antibiotic Use and Resistance
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing
Fungal Infections and Studies
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
Urinary Tract Infections Management
COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
Vibrio bacteria research studies
Nosocomial Infections in ICU
SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
Pharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental Impacts
Diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis
Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Enterobacteriaceae and Cronobacter Research
Escherichia coli research studies
Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research