The journal is devoted to numerous aspects of the interaction between different microorganisms and the host organism. Journal is of interest for microbiologists, immunologists, epidemiologists and clinicians. The most detailed discussion of the following questions: • molecular basis of infections caused by pathogenic bacteria, fungi and parasites; • mechanisms of pathogenicity of microorganisms; • the impact of microbial virulence factors on host cells; • factors and mechanism to protect the host from infection; • factors of nonspecific and specific immunity; • experimental models of infectious disease; • development of vaccines and nonspecific anti-infectious defense.
⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
10
weeks to review
Fast · median is 15 wks
Q4
SJR Rank
Bottom 25%
General Information
Country / RegionRussian Federation
Primary LanguageRussian
1st Year Published2005
FrequencyQuarterly
StatusActive (last: 2025)
Total Publications1,494
Publisher OrgSankt-Peterburg : NIIÈM imeni Pastera
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
ImmunologyQ4
Immunology and AllergyQ4
Infectious DiseasesQ4
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Infectious Diseases
Scopus Categories
ImmunologyImmunology and AllergyInfectious Diseases
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 ResearchTuberculosis Research and EpidemiologyMycobacterium research and diagnosisViral gastroenteritis research and epidemiologyYersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites researchViral Infections and VectorsCOVID-19 Clinical Research StudiesInfluenza Virus Research StudiesRespiratory viral infections researchHepatitis B Virus Studies