Pathologia
Scope & Guideline
Championing Open Access in Medical Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Clinical Mycology and Infectious Diseases:
The journal extensively covers clinical aspects of fungal infections, including their diagnosis, treatment options, and management strategies in various patient populations. - Molecular and Genomic Insights:
It emphasizes the importance of molecular techniques, including genomic sequencing and molecular typing, to understand fungal pathogens and their resistance mechanisms. - Epidemiological Studies:
Pathologia publishes research on the epidemiology of fungal diseases, tracking trends, risk factors, and outcomes in different geographical and clinical settings. - Innovative Diagnostic Methods:
The journal highlights advancements in diagnostic methods, particularly those that improve the speed and accuracy of fungal infection detection. - Therapeutic Strategies and Drug Resistance:
A significant focus is placed on therapeutic approaches, including antifungal susceptibility testing and the challenges posed by drug resistance in fungal pathogens.
Trending and Emerging
- COVID-19 Associated Fungal Infections:
There's an emerging trend focusing on the relationship between COVID-19 and fungal infections, particularly mucormycosis and aspergillosis, as the pandemic has heightened awareness of these complications. - Fungal Resistance Mechanisms:
Research on the mechanisms of antifungal resistance is gaining traction, with studies examining genetic mutations and resistance profiles in various fungal species. - Metagenomic Approaches:
The use of metagenomic sequencing techniques is becoming increasingly popular for diagnosing fungal infections, particularly in complex clinical cases involving polymicrobial infections. - Pediatric Fungal Infections:
There is a growing interest in the study of fungal infections specifically in pediatric populations, addressing unique challenges and treatment approaches for children. - Environmental and Zoonotic Fungal Diseases:
Emerging studies are exploring environmental reservoirs and zoonotic transmission of fungal pathogens, reflecting a broader understanding of fungal ecology and public health implications.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Mycology Techniques:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies utilizing classical mycological identification methods as molecular techniques become more prevalent and preferred for accuracy. - General Reviews of Common Fungal Infections:
General reviews discussing common fungal infections without new insights or data have become less frequent, indicating a shift towards more specialized, data-driven research. - Non-invasive Diagnostic Techniques:
Research focusing on non-invasive techniques that lack sensitivity or specificity in diagnosing fungal infections is appearing less frequently as the field moves towards more reliable molecular methods.
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