Microbial Pathogenesis

Aims & Scope

Microbial Pathogenesis publishes original contributions and reviews about the molecular and cellular mechanisms of infectious diseases.

It covers microbiology, host-pathogen interaction and immunology related to infectious agents, including bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa.

It also accepts papers in the field of clinical microbiology, with the exception of case reports.

Research Areas Include: -Pathogenesis -Virulence factors -Host susceptibility or resistance -Immune mechanisms -Identification, cloning and sequencing of relevant genes -Genetic studies -Viruses, prokaryotic organisms and protozoa -Microbiota -Systems biology related to infectious diseases -Targets for vaccine design (pre-clinical studies)

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	3.5
2024	3.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.825

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	107

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	6497

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	5891

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline
• Embase

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Immunology and Microbiology and Medicine, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Akkermansia muciniphila and its role in regulating host functions

  Citation: 816

  Authors: Muriel, Clara, Willem M.

• Role of secondary metabolites in plant defense against pathogens

  Citation: 535

  Authors: Madiha, Mahpara, Safdar, Yasir, Muhammad, Muhammad Hammad, Khalida

• A comprehensive review of the antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral potential of essential oils and their chemical constituents against drug-resistant microbial pathogens

  Citation: 526

  Authors: Saika, Saira, Waseem, Khushboo, Muzzaffar Ahmad, Anil, Aabid Hussain, Manzoor A.

• Actinomycetes benefaction role in soil and plant health

  Citation: 494

  Authors: Asma Absar, Shamsul, Rouf Ahmad

• Antibacterial mechanisms of cinnamon and its constituents: A review

  Citation: 388

  Authors: N.G., J., S.

• Green synthesis of titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles by Trigonella foenum-graecum extract and its antimicrobial properties

  Citation: 363

  Authors: S., P.

• Bacteriocins: Classification, synthesis, mechanism of action and resistance development in food spoilage causing bacteria

  Citation: 360

  Authors: Rashmi, Anita Kumari, Y.S., S.K., Nadeem, Seema

• Comparative meta-analysis of the effect of Lactobacillus species on weight gain in humans and animals

  Citation: 358

  Authors: Matthieu, Emmanouil, Mical, Fabrice, Leonard, Didier

• Synthesis of silver nanoparticles from Bacillus brevis (NCIM 2533) and their antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria

  Citation: 346

  Authors: Muthupandian, Sisir Kumar, Davoodbasha, Periyakaruppan, Arivalagan

• Nanoparticles and their antimicrobial properties against pathogens including bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses

  Citation: 337

  Authors: Arezou, Mahmood, Maryam, Ali

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