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Journal Of Infection

The Journal of Infection publishes original papers on all aspects of infection, including clinical, microbiological, and epidemiological research and clinical practice. It is the official journal of the British Infection Association and includes editorials, reviews, an epidemiology section, and correspondence.

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Subject Infectious Diseases
Impact Factor 11.9
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 0163-4453
eISSN 1532-2742
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 4,030 excluding taxes.

Submission Instructions

Journal Of Infection accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Full Length Article

Cover Letter No cover letter requirement is specified.
Abstract Abstract is required. It must be structured, limited to 200 words, and divided into Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions. Submit it on a separate sheet following the title page.
Manuscript No overall manuscript word, page, or character limit is specified. Use clearly defined sections including Summary, Key words, Introduction, Materials or Patients and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, and References. Highlights are mandatory as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points, each no more than 85 characters.
References No maximum or minimum reference count is indicated. Reference style must follow Vancouver style. List all authors when there are six or fewer; for seven or more, list the first six followed by et al. Number references in sequence of appearance, including citations first appearing in tables or figure legends.
Figures & Tables No maximum or minimum figure or table count is specified. Figures and tables must be cited consistently in the text and numbered in Arabic numerals; captions and legends must be provided separately, and each table or figure must appear on a separate sheet. Each figure needs a clear title, and each table needs a clear title with descriptions and footnotes.
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Review Article

Cover Letter Cover letter is not specified.
Abstract Structured abstract is required. Maximum length is 200 words. Use the headings Objectives, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript No overall manuscript word, page, or character limit is specified. Include Summary, Key words, Introduction, Materials (or Patients) and Methods, Results, Discussion, Acknowledgements, and References. Highlights are mandatory as a separate editable file with 3 to 5 bullet points, each up to 85 characters.
References No maximum or minimum reference count is indicated. Use Vancouver style. Submission references may be in any consistent format, but entries with 7 or more authors list the first 6 followed by et al.
Figures & Tables No maximum or minimum figure or table count is indicated. Figures and tables must be cited consistently in the text and numbered in Arabic numerals. Figures need separate captions, and tables must appear on separate sheets with clear titles.
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Letter to the Editor

Cover Letter Cover letter is not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must be limited to 1000 words. It must respond to a recent publication in the journal, include original data, and contain no subheadings.
References References are limited to 10. Vancouver style is required. Cite all authors when there are six or fewer; for seven or more, list the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures and tables are limited to a combined total of 2. Figures and tables cited in the text must match the files provided. Number figures and tables in Arabic numerals and provide captions or titles for each.
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Recent Publications

Corrigendum to “A five-year multicentre evaluation of candidaemia in UK adults: Epidemiology, risk factors and outcomes“ [J Infect 92 (2026) 106692]

C. Logan, P. Allebone-Salt, A. Mazzella, C. Hemsley, A. Goodman, C. Ward, A. Fife, S. Schelenz, A. Abdolrasouli, T. Bicanic

10.1016/j.jinf.2026.106735
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Re-evaluation of Helicobacter pylori diagnostic methods: A Multicenter Clinical Diagnostic Accuracy Study

Bingting Yu, Fuqin Zhao, Xinyue Li, Min Wang, Hai Li, Yinglei Miao, Youguo Dai, Richard A.J. Post, Auke P. Verhaar, Maikel P. Peppelenbosch, M.C.W. Spaander, Jing Li, Gwenny M. Fuhler, Xueshan Xia

10.1016/j.jinf.2026.106746
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Neisseria meningitidis carriage, antimicrobial resistance, and risk factors in UK men who have sex with men

Aminah Memon, Manik Kohli, Wenyu Liu, Emmi Suonpera, Yomna Gharib, Christos Karathanasis, Fowsiya Nur, Richard Gilson, Odile B Harrison

10.1016/j.jinf.2026.106745
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A real-time register-based surveillance system for non-invasive and invasive pneumococcal disease

Frederikke Kristensen Lomholt, Palle Valentiner-Branth, Rikke Thoft Nielsen, Hans-Christian Slotved, Kurt Fuursted, Zitta Barrella Harboe, Lasse Skafte Vestergaard, Thomas Benfield

10.1016/j.jinf.2026.106744
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Immunogenicity and efficacy over 12 months following a fourth dose of a bivalent mRNA or protein-based COVID-19 vaccine: A randomised controlled trial in Australia

Nadia Mazarakis, Zheng Quan Toh, Eleanor Neal, Cattram Nguyen, Kathryn Bright, Skyy Luu, Leanne Quah, Yan Yung Ng, John Hart, Lien Anh Ha Do, Anna Rudel, Shashini Dassanayake, Rachel A. Higgins, Rachael Carissa, Darren Suryawijaya Ong, Frances Justice, Kerryn A. Moore, Emma Watts, Kanta Subbarao, Kim Mulholland, Claire von Mollendorf, Paul V. Licciardi

10.1016/j.jinf.2026.106727
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first decision: 6 days; submission to decision after review: 56 days; submission to acceptance: 77 days; acceptance to online publication: 6 days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. A Title Page, Manuscript, and Declaration of Interest Statement are required for submission.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 4,030 excluding taxes.

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Research Topics

Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Respiratory viral infections research Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Mycobacterium research and diagnosis Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Influenza Virus Research Studies Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Fungal Infections and Studies Hepatitis B Virus Studies Viral Infections and Vectors Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments Hepatitis C virus research Antibiotic Use and Resistance HIV Research and Treatment Long-Term Effects of COVID-19

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