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Infectious Diseases Now

Infectious Diseases Now, formerly Médecine et Maladies Infectieuses, publishes in English original scientific and clinical material on infectious pathologies and their pathogens. It is the official journal of the French Infectious Diseases Society and covers clinical, prevention, biology, nosocomial infections, epidemiology, and therapeutics. Issues contain editorials, original articles, general reviews, short communications and letters to the editor.

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Subject Infectious Diseases
Impact Factor 2.2
Quartile Q3
Open Access Type Closed
ISSN 2666-9927
eISSN 2666-9919
Invitation Only No
Cost Range USD 1,640 APC

Submission Instructions

Infectious Diseases Now accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

General Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for General Review articles. Abstract must be 250 words in American English.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 6,000 words excluding abstract, figures, and references. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include highlights and 5 keywords in American English.
References General Review articles must include no more than 70 references. References must be presented according to the Vancouver standards. References must be numbered in the order they appear in the text and list up to six authors before using 'et al.' for additional authors.
Figures & Tables Tables and figures may be included without numerical limit as long as they are relevant. Figures must be uploaded as separate files with captions supplied separately, and tables must be uploaded with titles, descriptions, and footnotes. Tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Mini Review

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required and must be in American English. Abstract must be 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words excluding abstract, figures, and references. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. Manuscript must include highlights and 5 keywords in American English.
References References must not exceed 35. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered in order of appearance in the text, cited in brackets, and list up to six authors before using 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Mini Review articles may include no more than 5 tables and 5 figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files with separate captions, and tables must be uploaded separately. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively according to their order of citation in the text.
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Original Article

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Original Articles. Structured abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3,500 words excluding abstract, figures, and references. Manuscript must be organized as a scientific study with introduction, patients (or material) and methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. Manuscript must include highlights and 5 keywords in American English, and a declaration of generative AI use must be added at the end of the manuscript before the references if applicable.
References Reference list must contain no more than 40 references. References must follow Vancouver standards. References must be numbered in order of appearance and cited in the text, tables, and captions using numbers in brackets, listing up to six authors before adding 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Submission must include no more than 5 tables and 5 figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files with captions supplied separately, and tables must be uploaded with their titles, descriptions, and footnotes. Figures and tables must be numbered consecutively according to their order of appearance in the text, and tables must be submitted as editable text rather than images.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An English abstract is required for Short Communication articles. The abstract must be 150 words.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words. Articles must be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The submission must include highlights and 5 keywords in American English.
References The article must include 20 references. References must follow Vancouver standards. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, with in-text citations shown as bracketed numbers, and up to six authors listed before 'et al.' is used.
Figures & Tables The article must include no more than 3 illustrations in total across tables and figures. Figures must be uploaded as separate files with captions supplied separately, and tables must be uploaded separately. Illustrations and tables must be numbered consecutively according to their order of appearance in the text.
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Letter To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,000 words. Manuscript must include 5 keywords in American English and mandatory highlights consisting of 3 to 5 bullet points.
References Reference list must contain no more than 10 references. References must follow Vancouver style. References must be numbered in order of appearance and cited in the text, tables, and captions using bracketed numbers, with up to six authors listed before 'et al.' is used.
Figures & Tables No more than 2 tables or figures may be included. Figures must be uploaded as separate files with captions supplied separately, and tables must be uploaded separately. Figures must be numbered according to their sequence in the text, and tables must be numbered consecutively in the order they appear.
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Recent Publications

Study protocol for a retrospective cohort study of real-world effectiveness of the VLA1553 (IXCHIQ®) chikungunya vaccine during an epidemic among healthcare workers in Reunion Island

Emilie Mosnier, Johan Benhard, Valérie Badia, Simon Galmiche, Etienne Perrault, Marie-Pierre Moiton, Jonathan Zossoungbo, Yves-Marie Ducrot, Anissa Desmoulin, Barbara Kuli, Mélanie Keranglec'h, Thomas Castel, Rodolphe Manaquin, Florence Lefebvre D'hellencourt, Cyril Ferdynus, Patrick Gérardin, Liem Binh Luong Nguyen

10.1016/j.idnow.2026.105373
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High burden of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales: A prospective cross-sectional study at a tertiary hospital in Morocco

Maamoune Didi, Echchakery Mohamed, Taoufik Ben Houmich, Ilham Dilagui, Asmae Lamrani Hanchi, Nabila Soraa

10.1016/j.idnow.2026.105372
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Editorial board

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10.1016/s2666-9919(26)00121-1
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Amoxicillin shortages in French primary care: a qualitative study of family physicians' behaviors and infectious diseases implications

Madeleine Guégano, Sylvain Gautier, Aurélien Dinh

10.1016/j.idnow.2026.105371
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Tick-borne diseases in French Guiana: A comprehensive review pinpointing differences from mainland France

Tom Cartau, Morgane Bourne-Watrin, Olivier Duron, Loïc Epelboin

10.1016/j.idnow.2026.105370
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

8 days submission to first decision; 54 days submission to decision after review; 87 days submission to acceptance; 2 days from acceptance to first online publication.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access publishing options are available.

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Research Topics

Antibiotic Use and Resistance COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Orthopedic Infections and Treatments Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 COVID-19 epidemiological studies Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Human auditory perception and evaluation Educational Robotics and Engineering Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Respiratory viral infections research COVID-19 and Mental Health Mosquito-borne diseases and control Urinary Tract Infections Management Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Travel-related health issues

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