Impact Factor
4.40
Journal Citation Impact
Estimated influence, citation density, publishing volume, and citation integrity from the analytics table.
Citation rate
4.94
11,776 total citations
h5-index
93
h5 depth signal
Cited share
86.2%
2,203 of 2,556
Total citations
11,776
Citation footprint
Metric signal
5.03
External metric anchor
Self-citation
3.6%
420 self-citations
Citations Trend
Monthly Publications Cadence
Citing Geographic Demographics
United States
2,108
Italy
1,040
China
1,027
Brazil
622
Germany
578
Citing Fields of Research
Virology
1,941
Bacteriology
1,734
Zoonotic Infections
1,183
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
1,131
Parasitology
1,011
Publishing Activity & Reach
Volume, recency, access pattern, and citing-community signals from the journal analytics record.
All-time article footprint
9,969
Articles tracked across the journal lifetime
Indexed publication set
2,556
2,203 cited publications
Last 12 months
1,347
112.3 publications/month
Open access share
100.0%
1,347 OA publications in the last year
Leading citing country
United States
2,108 citing publications
Leading citing field
Virology
1,941 citing publications
Latest tracked publication
20 October 2026
10 recent records available
Coverage & Indexing History
v13n1, Jan. 2024-
v1n1, 2012-
Active Coverage
Research Focus & Classification
Indexed Subjects
Bacteriology
Virology
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
Zoonotic Infections
Parasitology Studies
Parasitology
Issuing & Sponsoring Bodies
issuing body
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute
Broad Categories
Communicable Diseases
Microbiology
Virology
Antibiotic & Antibacterial Agents
Zoonotic Infections
Parasitology Studies
Parasitology
Bacteriology
MeSH Descriptors
Host-Pathogen Interactions
Microbiological Phenomena
Latest Publications
Recent article records with DOI-first linking and condensed abstracts.
01
Article record
Open article
Coordinated Virulence in Acinetobacter baumannii: Mechanisms, Integration and Therapeutic Opportunities
Acinetobacter baumannii has emerged as a significant multi-drug-resistant (MDR) pathogen, particularly in healthcare environments, due to its large arsenal of virulence factors. This review organizes these virulence factors into three gr...
02
Plague remains a significant natural-focal infection, yet the mechanisms underlying the long-term persistence of Yersinia pestis during inter-epizootic periods remain incompletely understood. This study integrated published evidence with...
03
DOI 10.3390/pathogens15101090
Open DOI
Strain-Dependent Responses of Listeria monocytogenes Biofilms to Combined Enzymatic and Bacteriocin Treatments
Listeria monocytogenes forms resilient biofilms that protect cells from sanitizers and environmental stress, allowing the pathogen to persist in food processing environments. This study evaluated the combined effects of an engineered car...
04
DOI 10.3390/pathogens15101089
Open DOI
Co-Circulation of ST11-KL30 and ST11-KL64 Carbapenem-Resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae in Urumqi, Xinjiang, China: Molecular Epidemiology, Antimicrobial Resistance, and Virulence
Carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) and hypervirulent CRKP (hv-CRKP) are growing global threats with regional heterogeneity. We collected 93 non-duplicate CRKP isolates from a hospital in Urumqi, China, from January to Dece...
05
DOI 10.3390/pathogens15101088
Open DOI
Optimization of Extraction Process and Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Total Phenolics from Thalictrum baicalense Turcz
Thalictrum baicalense Turcz (T. baicalense) is a traditional medicinal plant. In this study, response surface methodology was used to optimize the ultrasound-assisted solvent extraction of total phenolics from T. baicalense, and its anti...
06
DOI 10.3390/pathogens15101087
Open DOI
Pseudovirus Nanoparticles Displaying the Receptor-Binding Glycoprotein of Marburg Virus as Potential Vaccine Candidates
Background: The lack of a licensed vaccine against the deadly Marburg virus (MARV) calls for the development of a novel and effective vaccine strategy. Methods: We report here our development of three pseudovirus nanoparticles (PVNPs), e...
07
DOI 10.3390/pathogens15101086
Open DOI
ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli Bacteremia: Association Between Virulence-Factor Burden, Source of Infection, and Clinical Features
(1) Background: Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Escherichia coli are important causes of bacteremia, but integrated genotype–virulence–outcome data from low- and middle-income settings are limited; (2) Methods: Observat...
08
DOI 10.3390/pathogens15101085
Open DOI
Mapping HIV-1 Genetic Diversity and Transmission Dynamics in Central African Children: Persistent Challenges and Molecular Complexity
Significant advancements in, and increased access to, antiretroviral therapy (ART) have substantially reduced the risk of mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV. However, antiretroviral drug resistance (HIVDR) is a serious challenge ...
09
DOI 10.3390/pathogens15101084
Open DOI
Molecular Epidemiology of Anaplasma capra in Cattle from the Black Sea Region of Türkiye
Anaplasma capra is an emerging tick-borne pathogen with zoonotic potential. Since its first description, the pathogen has been reported in several countries across Asia, Europe, and Africa; however, information on its distribution in Tür...
10
DOI 10.3390/pathogens15101083
Open DOI
Characteristics and Resistance Patterns of Gram-Negative Bacterial Isolates to Third-Generation Cephalosporins in Oncology ICU Patients: A Ten-Year Retrospective Analysis
Third-generation cephalosporin (3GC) resistance threatens empirical therapy in vulnerable critically ill patients. We conducted a decade-long single-center retrospective study of 3528 Gram-negative isolates from 1946 adult and pediatric ...
Bibliographical & Catalog Notes
Some articles in v. 2012 published electronically in 2011.