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Journal of Microbiology Immunology and Infection

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection, launched in 1968, is the official bi-monthly publication of the Taiwan Society of Microbiology, the Chinese Society of Immunology, the Infectious Diseases Society of Taiwanand the Taiwan Society of Parasitology. It is an open access journal covering microbiology, immunology, infectious diseases, and parasitology, and considers clinical or laboratory investigations and novel findings in basic and clinical research relevant to the medical profession.

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Subject Immunology, Infectious Diseases
Impact Factor 3.7
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 1684-1182
eISSN 1995-9133
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 2,000 (excluding taxes).

Submission Instructions

Journal of Microbiology Immunology and Infection accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for submission. Cover letter must provide the contact details of the first and corresponding authors and include a statement signed by all authors.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be unstructured and must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript Review Article text must not exceed 3500 words excluding the abstract and references. Manuscript must include a title page, abstract, text, conflicts of interest statement if any, acknowledgments if any, references, and figures and tables as appropriate. Three to five relevant keywords in alphabetical order must be provided, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a statement placed before the references list.
References Review Articles must include no more than 50 references. References must be cited as superscript numbers in order of appearance and listed numerically, with up to 6 authors named in full or the first 6 followed by 'et al.' for 7 or more authors.
Figures & Tables Text, references, and table and figure legends must be placed in one file, while figures must be submitted as separate picture files. Tables and figures should not extensively repeat data already given in the text.
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Original Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for submission. The cover letter must provide the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of the first and corresponding authors and include the signatures of all authors.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must not exceed 250 words. The abstract must be structured. The abstract must use the headings Background/Purpose(s), Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Original Articles must not exceed 3000 words excluding the abstract and references. Original Articles must include the section headings Abstract, Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, Conflicts of Interest Statement if any, Acknowledgments if any, and References. The manuscript must include three to five relevant keywords in alphabetical order and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies placed before the references list.
References Original Articles must include no more than 40 references. References must be cited as superscripted numbers in consecutive order of appearance and listed numerically, with up to 6 authors named in full and 7 or more authors shortened to the first 6 followed by 'et al.'.
Figures & Tables Figures must be submitted as separate picture files, while text, references, and table and figure legends must be placed in one file. Original Articles should not repeat data extensively in the text and in tables or figures.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for submission. Cover letter must include the contact details of the first and corresponding authors and the signatures of all authors.
Abstract Abstract is required as part of the manuscript. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Correspondence must not exceed 500 words. Correspondence must begin with 'Dear Editor' and must not contain subheadings. Three to five keywords in alphabetical order and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies placed before the references list must be included.
References Correspondence must include no more than 5 references. References must be cited as superscript numbers in order of appearance and listed numerically, with up to 6 authors named in full or the first 6 followed by 'et al.' for 7 or more authors.
Figures & Tables Correspondence may include no more than 1 figure or table. Figures must be submitted as separate picture files, while text, references, and table and figure legends must be placed in one file. Figures must have informative legends and be numbered in citation order, and tables must have concise headings and be numbered consecutively in citation order.
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Short Communication

Cover Letter A cover letter is required for submission. The cover letter must provide the contact details of the first and corresponding authors, state that the manuscript has not been submitted elsewhere, and include the signatures of all authors.
Abstract An abstract is required. The abstract must be unstructured and no longer than 50 words. The abstract must be unstructured.
Manuscript The manuscript must not exceed 1500 words, excluding the abstract and references. The manuscript must include a title page, abstract, text, conflicts of interest statement if any, acknowledgments if any, references, and figures and tables as appropriate. Three to five keywords must be provided in alphabetical order, and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies must be placed before the references list.
References The manuscript must include 10 references or fewer. References must be cited as superscript numbers in order of appearance and listed in numerical order, with all authors named for up to 6 authors and the first 6 followed by 'et al.' for 7 or more authors.
Figures & Tables The manuscript may include no more than 1 table and 1 figure. Text, references, and table and figure legends must be placed in one file, and figures must be submitted as separate picture files. Figures must be numbered in the order cited and include informative legends defining all symbols and abbreviations, and tables must have concise headings and be numbered consecutively in the order cited.
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Perspectives

Cover Letter Cover letter is required for submission. Cover letter must provide the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail addresses of the first and corresponding authors and include the signatures of all authors.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1000 words, excluding the abstract and references. Manuscript must include a title page, abstract, text, conflicts of interest statement if any, acknowledgments if any, references, and figures and tables as appropriate. Manuscript must include three to five relevant keywords in alphabetical order and a declaration of generative AI and AI-assisted technologies before the references list.
References References must be limited to 10 or fewer. References must be cited with superscripted numbers and listed in numerical order, with up to 6 authors named in full or the first 6 followed by et al. for 7 or more authors.
Figures & Tables Submission may include 1 table or figure. Text, references, and table and figure legends must be placed in one file, and figures must be submitted as separate picture files. Figures must be numbered in the order cited with informative legends, and tables must have concise headings and be numbered consecutively in the order cited.
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Recent Publications

Clinical Impact of Moraxella catarrhalis Detection in Respiratory Illnesses: a Comparative Study of Pediatric and Adult Populations in Taiwan

Yen-Chieh Chin, Tai-Fen Lee, Yu-Tsung Huang, Shu-Yuan Ho, Ya‐Li Hu, Ting‐Yu Yen, Kuan‐Ying Huang, Chun‐Yi Lu, Li-Min Huang, Luan‐Yin Chang

10.1016/j.jmii.2026.08.006
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Degree of major histocompatibility complex matching may be detrimental to B cell functional reconstitution after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in infants with severe combined immunodeficiency

Chih-An Chen, Ching-Wei Lin, Yuan-Ning Yang, Chao-Neng Cheng, Jiann-Shiuh Chen, Yu-Chien Wang, Mei-Tsz Su, Chiu-Ching Kao, Chu-Han Hsieh, Hsin-Ying Hsieh, Hsiu-Hao Chang, Hsin-Hui Yu, Yin-Hsiu Chien, Chi-Chang Shieh

10.1016/j.jmii.2026.08.005
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Contrasting the Impact of Fluoroquinolone Exposure on Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection Risk: Insights from a US Multicenter Database Study

Renin Chang, Yen-Ting Chen, Shiow-Ing Wang, Yao-Shen Chen, Yao-Min Hung, Cheng-Chung Wei

10.1016/j.jmii.2026.08.004
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The clinical significance of positive acid-fast bacilli smear in respiratory specimens from patients completing anti-tuberculosis treatment

Ping-Huai Wang, Wan-Lun Wu, Hsin-Ni Huang, Yao-Wen Kuo, Yu-Tsung Huang, Chin-Chung Shu

10.1016/j.jmii.2026.08.003
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Microbial Profiles in Non-Leptospirosis Acute Undifferentiated Febrile Illness: Associations with Clinical Parameters and Implications for Diagnosis.

Pavaret Sivapornnukul, Umaporn Limothai, Sasipha Tachaboon, Janejira Dinhuzen, Rungrat Jitvaropas, Chanatip Thanasarnthungcharoen, Suwalak Chitcharoen, Vorthon Sawaswong, Prangwalai Chanchaem, Sunchai Payungporn, Nattachai Srisawat

10.1016/j.jmii.2026.08.001
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

80 days submission to decision after review; 170 days from submission to accept decision for accepted papers (median).

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It must include the name, address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address of both the first author and corresponding author, state that the manuscript has never been submitted in whole or in part to other journals, and include the signatures of all coauthors.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge (APC): USD 2,000 (excluding taxes).

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Research Topics

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing Streptococcal Infections and Treatments Antibiotic Use and Resistance Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Antifungal resistance and susceptibility Respiratory viral infections research Mycobacterium research and diagnosis COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy Urinary Tract Infections Management Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management Nosocomial Infections in ICU SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research Fungal Infections and Studies Bacterial biofilms and quorum sensing Vibrio bacteria research studies Bacterial Infections and Vaccines Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research Infection Control in Healthcare Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis

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