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Infectious Microbes & Diseases

Infectious Microbes & Diseases is a quarterly journal with ISSN 2641-5917 and an Impact Factor of 1.8. It publishes content in areas including review articles, original articles, letters, editorials, and case reports in infectious diseases and related microbiology topics.

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Subject Infectious Diseases

Impact Factor 1.8

Quartile Q3

Open Access Type Hybrid

eISSN 2641-5917

Invitation Only No

Cost Range APC waived for submissions received before 31 December 2026 that are accepted for publication after peer review.

Submission Instructions

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

Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for first submission.

Abstract Original Articles must include an abstract. The abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript Original Articles must not exceed 4000 words of text. The main text must be ordered as Introduction, Results, Discussion, Conclusions, and Materials and Methods, and the Discussion must include a paragraph summarizing the study limitations. The manuscript must include three to eight keywords, and if there are more than two authors it must include an author contributions section containing the statement "All authors read and approved the final manuscript."

References References must use American Medical Association style. References must be numbered in citation order, list no more than six authors or the first three followed by "et al." for seven or more authors, include article titles and DOIs, and use Index Medicus journal abbreviations.

Figures & Tables Tables may be placed after the References section in the main body file or uploaded separately, whereas figures must be uploaded separately and not embedded in the main body file. Each table must be numbered, titled, and cited in the text, and all figures must have numbered legends corresponding to the figures.

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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for first submission. The cover letter must explain why the submission is not a duplicate publication if possibly duplicate material exists.

Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript Main text should be approximately 5000 words. The main part must be presented as text with sub-headings, and manuscripts must contain the required elements in the exact order specified by the journal. The manuscript must include three to eight keywords and a Generative AI use statement if such tools were used, with the statement placed after the body text before the references or in the Materials and Methods section.

Figures & Tables Tables may be included after the References section in the main body document or uploaded separately, whereas figures must be uploaded separately and not embedded in the main body file. Each table and figure must be numbered and cited in the text, tables must have titles, and legends must be provided for all figures.

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Guideline Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for first submission. The cover letter must include all authors’ approval of the manuscript for submission.

Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be unstructured. The abstract should state the need for the new guideline and the main conclusions.

Manuscript The manuscript text must not exceed 4000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, references, and figure legends. The main part should be presented as text with sub-headings, and required manuscript elements must appear in the journal’s specified order. The manuscript must include three to eight keywords and a Generative AI use statement if such tools were used.

References References must use American Medical Association style. References must be numbered in the order cited, list no more than six authors or the first three followed by et al. if there are seven or more, include article titles, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and include a DOI for cited journal articles.

Figures & Tables Tables may be included after the References section in the main body file or uploaded separately, whereas figures must be uploaded separately and must not be embedded in the main body file. Each table must be numbered, titled, and cited in the text, and legends must be provided for all figures.

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Letter

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for first submission. The cover letter must include a statement explaining why the submission is not a duplicate publication when duplicate material may exist.

Abstract Letters must include an abstract. The abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 150 words. The abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript Letters must not exceed 2000 words of text. Letters should begin with a short introductory paragraph explaining the background and rationale for the letter. The manuscript must include three to eight keywords, and when there are more than two authors it must include an author contributions section containing the statement "All authors read and approved the final manuscript."

References References must use American Medical Association style. References must be numbered in the order cited in the text, list no more than six authors or the first three followed by "et al." for seven or more, include article titles, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and include a DOI for journal articles.

Figures & Tables Letters may include no more than four tables and figures in total. Tables may be included in the main body after the references or uploaded separately, but figures must be uploaded separately and must not be embedded in the main body file. Each table must be numbered, titled, and cited in the text, and all figures must have numbered legends corresponding to the figures.

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Case Report

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for first submission. The cover letter must explain why the manuscript is not a duplicate publication when possibly duplicate material exists.

Abstract An unstructured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured.

Manuscript Case Reports must not exceed 1500 words of text. Main text may be written with or without subheadings and should begin with a short background paragraph, present a concise patient history and current outcome, and include a discussion highlighting one or two main lessons from the case. The manuscript must include three to eight keywords, an author contributions section when there are more than two authors including the statement "All authors read and approved the final manuscript.", and a Generative AI use statement if applicable.

References References must use American Medical Association style. References must be numbered in citation order, list no more than six authors or the first three followed by "et al." for seven or more, include article titles, use Index Medicus journal abbreviations, and include a DOI for journal articles.

Figures & Tables Tables may be included after the References section in the main body document or uploaded separately, whereas figures must be uploaded separately and must not be embedded in the main body file. Each table and figure must be numbered and cited in the text, each table must have a concise title, legends are required for all figures, and patient release or permission forms must be submitted for images showing identifiable features.

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Recent Publications

Bartonella quintana Endocarditis Identified Through Next-Generation Sequencing: A Case Report

Chaowen Deng, Jinyue Huang, Yanfei Yuan, Qianyun Lu, Shuang Chen, Yu Chen

10.1097/im9.0000000000000213

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Epidemiological Trends and Spatial Correlation Characteristics of Human Brucellosis in the Chinese Mainland From 2010 Through 2023

Shanshan Du, Yue Shi, Xi Chen, Canjun Zheng, Di Mu, Zhiguo Liu, Qiuju Yang

10.1097/im9.0000000000000212

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The Gut Microbiome in Liver Cirrhosis: Stage-Specific Alterations and Therapeutic Strategies

Chengchen Yang, Yuli Song, Chengbo Yu

10.1097/im9.0000000000000211

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Retrospective Evaluation of the Inflammatory Network Linking the Microbiome to the Tumor Immune Microenvironment in Lung Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Hai Lin, Liang Luo, Jianwei Xie, Dejun Sun, Xiaoyu Gao

10.1097/im9.0000000000000210

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Prognostic Factors and Treatment Outcomes in Pediatric Balamuthia Amoebic Encephalitis: A Case Report and Literature Review

Juan-Juan Liu, Yong-Ping Xie, Lei Wang, Lv-Chang Zhu, Yi Shi, Wu-Jie Shi, Ao-Le Li, Wang Hua, Zhi-Peng Shen, Da-Qing Ma, Li-Su Huang

10.1097/im9.0000000000000209

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

The journal strives for a rapid review process. Appeals are processed within 6–8 weeks.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required for first submission and a revised cover letter is required for revised submission. The cover letter should include the corresponding author's name and contact information, the manuscript title, the study rationale, major findings, and statements on duplicate publication, conflicts of interest and ethical approval. Revised submissions must also include a point-by-point response to reviewers.

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What are the publication costs?

Every article is published open access. APC is waived for submissions received before 31 December 2026 that are accepted for publication after peer review.

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Research Topics

Gut microbiota and health COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Liver Disease and Transplantation Hepatitis B Virus Studies Mycobacterium research and diagnosis HIV Research and Treatment Reproductive tract infections research Virology and Viral Diseases COVID-19 epidemiological studies Vibrio bacteria research studies Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Hepatitis C virus research Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Influenza Virus Research Studies Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Immune Response and Inflammation

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