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The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal is a pediatric infectious diseases journal published 12 times per year. It is the official journal of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases and includes sections such as Original Studies, Antimicrobial Reports, COVID Reports, Maternal-Neonatal Reports, Translational Medicine Reports, ESPID Reports and Reviews, Instructive Cases, and Letters to the Editor.
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Subject
Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics
Impact Factor
2.2
Quartile
Q3
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0891-3668
eISSN
1532-0987
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Detailed report summarizing findings of the 30 checks is free of cost for authors submitting to this journal; AI review and edit is available for a one-time fee of $29.
Submission Instructions
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Original Studies
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required as a separate submission document. Cover letter must disclose all affiliations with or financial involvement in any organization or entity with a direct financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed.
Abstract
Abstract is required and must be submitted as a separate file. Abstract must be limited to 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusions, with other subheads added as needed.
Manuscript
Manuscript must contain no more than 3,000 words, excluding the title page, abstract, tables, figures, references, and in-text reference citations. Manuscript must be organized under the four main headings Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscript must include an AI use disclosure in the Materials and Methods or similar section if AI tools were used, and the title page must list three to five key words and a Conflicts of Interest and Source of Funding statement.
References
References must be cited in order of appearance using superscript numbers outside punctuation, and for works with more than three authors only the first three authors should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Original Studies may include up to 5 tables or figures. Tables and figures must be uploaded as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript text. Figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the references, and each table must be provided as a separate document with a title, column heads, and explanatory legends.
Instructive Cases
Cover Letter
Cover letter must disclose all affiliations with or financial involvement in any organization or entity with a direct financial interest in the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript.
Abstract
Abstract is required for Instructive Cases and must be submitted as a separate file. Unstructured abstracts for cases shorter than 1,500 words must be limited to 60 words. Cases shorter than 1,500 words require an unstructured abstract, whereas cases from 1,500 to 3,000 words require a structured abstract.
Manuscript
Instructive Cases must contain no more than 3,000 words. Authors who use AI tools must disclose in the Materials and Methods or similar section how the tool was used and which tool was used.
References
References must be cited in order of appearance using superscript numbers, and entries with more than three authors should list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Instructive Cases may include up to 5 tables or figures. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded within the manuscript text file.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must disclose any affiliations with or financial involvement in organizations or entities with a direct financial interest in the manuscript subject matter or materials.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Manuscript must contain 500 words or fewer. Letter should pertain to articles published within the journal or highlight important new clinical or laboratory insights. Authors who used AI tools must disclose in the Materials and Methods or similar section how the tool was used and which tool was used.
References
Letter must contain fewer than 5 references. References must be cited in order of appearance using superscript numbers outside punctuation, and for references with more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Letter may include 1 figure or table. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded within the manuscript. Figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the references, and each table must be provided as a separate document.
Hiv Reports
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must disclose any affiliations with or financial involvement in organizations or entities with a direct financial interest in the manuscript subject matter or materials.
Abstract
Abstract is required for HIV Reports shorter than 1,500 words and for those longer than 1,500 words. HIV Reports shorter than 1,500 words require an unstructured abstract, whereas those longer than 1,500 words require a structured abstract.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must be organized under the headings Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Title page must include three to five key words, and any use of AI tools in writing, image production, or data collection and analysis must be disclosed in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References
HIV Reports shorter than 1,500 words must contain 10 references. References must be cited in order of appearance using superscript numbers outside punctuation, and references with more than three authors should list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
HIV Reports shorter than 1,500 words may include 1 figure or table, whereas those longer than 1,500 words may include up to 5 tables or figures. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded within the manuscript body. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page after the references, and each table must be provided as a separate document with a title, column heads, and explanatory legends.
Covid Reports
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must disclose all affiliations with or financial involvement in any organization or entity with a direct financial interest in the manuscript subject matter or materials.
Abstract
Abstract is required for Covid Reports shorter than 1,500 words. Covid Reports shorter than 1,500 words require an unstructured abstract, while those longer than 1,500 words require a structured abstract.
Manuscript
Covid Reports must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscripts must be organized under the four main headings Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Authors who use AI tools must disclose in the Materials and Methods or similar section how the AI tool was used and which tool was used.
References
Covid Reports shorter than 1,500 words must contain 10 references. References must be cited in text in order of appearance using superscript numbers outside punctuation, and for works with more than three authors only the first three authors should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Covid Reports shorter than 1,500 words may include 1 figure or table, while those longer than 1,500 words may include up to 5 tables or figures. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded within the manuscript.
Vaccine Reports
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must disclose any affiliations with or financial involvement in organizations or entities with a direct financial interest in the manuscript subject matter or materials.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Vaccine Reports shorter than 1,500 words. Vaccine Reports shorter than 1,500 words require an unstructured abstract, while those longer than 1,500 words must use a structured abstract following the Original Studies guidelines.
Manuscript
Vaccine Reports must not exceed 3,000 words. Authors who use AI tools must disclose in the Materials and Methods or similar section how the AI tool was used and which tool was used.
References
Vaccine Reports shorter than 1,500 words must contain 10 references. References must be cited in order of appearance using superscript numbers, and references with more than three authors should list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Vaccine Reports may include up to 5 tables or figures, but those shorter than 1,500 words may include only 1 figure or table. Tables and figures must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded within the manuscript. Figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the references, and each table must be provided as a separate document with its title, column heads, and explanatory legends.
Antimicrobial Reports
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must disclose any affiliations with or financial involvement in organizations or entities with a direct financial interest in the manuscript subject matter or materials.
Abstract
Abstract is required for Antimicrobial Reports shorter than 1,500 words and for those longer than 1,500 words. Antimicrobial Reports shorter than 1,500 words require an unstructured abstract, whereas those longer than 1,500 words require a structured abstract.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must be organized under the headings Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Authors who use AI tools must disclose in the Materials and Methods or similar section how the tool was used and which tool was used.
References
Antimicrobial Reports shorter than 1,500 words must contain 10 references. References must be cited in text in order of appearance using superscript numbers placed outside punctuation, and references with more than three authors should list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Antimicrobial Reports shorter than 1,500 words may include 1 figure or table, whereas those longer than 1,500 words may include up to 5 tables or figures. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded within the manuscript body. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page after the references.
Immunology And Host Response Reports
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required as a submission document. Cover letter must indicate all affiliations with or financial involvement in any organization or entity with a direct financial interest in the subject matter or materials of the research discussed in the manuscript.
Abstract
An abstract is required for reports shorter than 1,500 words. Reports shorter than 1,500 words require an unstructured abstract, whereas reports longer than 1,500 words require a structured abstract following the Original Studies guidelines.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must be organized under the headings Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Authors who use AI tools must disclose in the Materials and Methods or similar section how the tool was used and which tool was used.
References
Reports shorter than 1,500 words must contain 10 references. References must be cited in order of appearance using superscript numbers outside punctuation, and references with more than three authors should list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Reports shorter than 1,500 words may include 1 figure or table, whereas reports longer than 1,500 words may include up to 5 tables or figures. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded within the manuscript body.
Maternal Neonatal Reports
Cover Letter
A cover letter is required. Cover letter must disclose any direct financial affiliations or involvement related to the manuscript subject matter and any preprint posting if applicable.
Abstract
An abstract is required for Maternal Neonatal Reports under 1,500 words and for those over 1,500 words. Reports under 1,500 words require an unstructured abstract, while reports over 1,500 words require a structured abstract.
Manuscript
Maternal Neonatal Reports must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscripts must be organized under Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Authors using AI tools must disclose the tool and its use in the Materials and Methods or a similar section.
References
Maternal Neonatal Reports under 1,500 words must contain 10 references. References must be cited in order of appearance with superscript numbers, and for works with more than three authors only the first three should be listed followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Maternal Neonatal Reports under 1,500 words may include 1 figure or table, while those over 1,500 words may include up to 5 tables or figures. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript body. Figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the references, and each table must be provided as a separate document with a title, column heads, and explanatory legends.
Translational Medicine Reports
Cover Letter
Cover letter is required. Cover letter must disclose any affiliations with or financial involvement in organizations or entities with a direct financial interest in the manuscript's subject matter or materials.
Abstract
Abstract is required for Translational Medicine Reports shorter than 1,500 words and for those longer than 1,500 words. Translational Medicine Reports shorter than 1,500 words require an unstructured abstract, whereas those longer than 1,500 words require a structured abstract.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must be organized under the headings Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion. Manuscripts using AI tools for writing, image or graphical element production, or data collection or analysis must disclose the tool used and how it was used in the Materials and Methods or similar section.
References
Translational Medicine Reports shorter than 1,500 words must contain 10 references. References must be cited in order of appearance using superscript numbers, and references with more than three authors should list the first three followed by et al.
Figures & Tables
Translational Medicine Reports shorter than 1,500 words may include 1 figure or table, whereas those longer than 1,500 words may include up to 5 tables or figures. Figures and tables must be submitted as separate files and must not be embedded in the manuscript.
Recent Publications
Progressive Right Knee Pain in a Two-year-old Boy After Treatment for Lyme Arthritis
Megan M. Seefelt, Emily C. Johnson, Rachel M. Randall, Thomas G. Boyce
10.1097/inf.0000000000005287
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School-age Children as the Dominant Source of Inter-seasonal Influenza Circulation in the Republic of Korea, 2022–2025
Young Kyu Shim, Changmin Kang, Youn Young Choi, Young Yoo, Yoonsun Yoon, Yun-Kyung Kim, Young June Choe
10.1097/inf.0000000000005434
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Low Observed Prevalence Versus Low Diagnostic Utility of Blood Cultures in Children With Prolonged Fever
Didem Tatar, Ercan Yilmaz, Nezihe Köker Özer
10.1097/inf.0000000000005435
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Long-acting Lipoglycopeptides for the Treatment of Gram-positive Infections in Children
Anna Gamell, Eneritz Velasco-Arnaiz, David Aguilera-Alonso, Maria Goretti López-Ramos
10.1097/inf.0000000000005430
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Maternal COVID-19 During Pregnancy and Offspring Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Yusuke Okubo, Kazuhiro Uda
10.1097/inf.0000000000005436
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
fair and rapid review process
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Cover letter template is included as part of Expert Submission Support.
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No submission fee. Hybrid open access is available with an APC charged on acceptance and payable within 30 days.
Reformat to The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
Respiratory viral infections research
Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
Streptococcal Infections and Treatments
Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
Neonatal and Maternal Infections
Influenza Virus Research Studies
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus
Infectious Diseases and Tuberculosis
Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
Viral Infections and Immunology Research
Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
Viral Infections and Vectors
Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
Parvovirus B19 Infection Studies