ACTA TROPICA Editor: A. Björkman, K. Berzins, F. Guh Acta Tropica, is an international journal that covers biomedical and health sciences with particular emphasis on topics relevant to human and animal health in the tropics and the subtropics. Its scope includes the biology of parasites and vectors, welcoming. contributions concerning either basic or applied research in disciplines such as taxonomy, morphology, biochemistry, physiology and immunology; the development of tools for diagnosis and disease control; clinical and community medicine; and the epidemiology of communicable disease and health systems. ISSN: X Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific ACTA TROPICA Editor: A. Björkman, K. Berzins, F. Guh Acta Tropica, is an international journal that covers biomedical and health sciences with particular emphasis on topics relevant to human and animal health in the tropics and the subtropics. Its scope includes the biology of parasites and vectors, welcoming. contributions concerning either basic or applied research in disciplines such as taxonomy, morphology, biochemistry, physiology and immunology; the development of tools for diagnosis and disease control; clinical and community medicine; and the epidemiology of communicable disease and health systems. ISSN: X Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific

AJIC – AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL The Official Publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc Editor: Elaine L. Larson, RN, PhD, FAAN, CIC AJIC covers key topics and issues in infection control and epidemiology. Infection control professionals, including physicians, nurses, and epidemiologists, rely on AJIC for peer-reviewed articles covering clinical topics as well as original research. As the official publication of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC), AJIC is the foremost resource on infection control, epidemiology, infectious diseases, quality management, occupational health, and disease prevention. AJIC also publishes infection control guidelines from APIC and the CDC. AJIC is included in Index Medicus and CINAHL. ISSN: Imprint: MOSBY Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, IncAPICAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, IncAPIC

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY NEWSLETTER Co-Editors: Mary Jane Ferraro, Betty A. Forbes, Paul A. Granato, Alice S. Weissfeld Clinical Microbiology Newsletter brings you: – minireviews on pathogenesis, diagnosis, epidemiology, therapy of infectious diseases – practical and brief articles on laboratory techniques – indispensable updates on important clinical problems – editorials and opinions on controversial issues in laboratory medicine – helpful tips on improving the laboratory workplace – instructive case reports that describe or resolve difficult or unusual clinical cases. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER

COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES Editor-in-Chief: Charles Pilet There is a tendency for physicians and veterinarians interested in Immunology, Immunopathology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases to publish in specialist journals on human or animal medicine. Consequently they are often unaware of each others problems. Yet is widely recognized that interdisciplinary cooperation between specialists in human and animal medicine is of interest and benefit to each. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases fills the gap between these two branches of medicine and enables fruitful dialogues to take place ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is ranked 7th in the Veterinary Sciences ISI Category with an Impact Factor of (© 2007 Journal Citation Reports, published by Thomson Scientific) COMPARATIVE IMMUNOLOGY, MICROBIOLOGY & INFECTIOUS DISEASES Editor-in-Chief: Charles Pilet There is a tendency for physicians and veterinarians interested in Immunology, Immunopathology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases to publish in specialist journals on human or animal medicine. Consequently they are often unaware of each others problems. Yet is widely recognized that interdisciplinary cooperation between specialists in human and animal medicine is of interest and benefit to each. Comparative Immunology, Microbiology & Infectious Diseases fills the gap between these two branches of medicine and enables fruitful dialogues to take place ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Comparative Immunology, Microbiology and Infectious Diseases is ranked 7th in the Veterinary Sciences ISI Category with an Impact Factor of (© 2007 Journal Citation Reports, published by Thomson Scientific)

CURRENT OPINION IN MICROBIOLOGY Editors-in-Chief: Pascale Cossart, Julian Davies Current Opinion in Microbiology contains: Over 90 reviews from leading international contributors Evaluated reference lists for all reviews ISSN: Imprint: CURRENT OPINION Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific

DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTIOUS DISEASE Editor-in-Chief: Ronald N. Jones MD Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease keeps you informed of the latest developments in clinical microbiology and the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Packed with rigorously peer-reviewed articles and studies in bacteriology, immunology, immunoserology, infectious diseases, mycology, parasitology, and virology, the journal examines new procedures, unusual cases, controversial issues, and important new literature. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PROTISTOLOGY Managing Editor: M.A. Sleigh Articles deal with protists, unicellular organisms encountered free- living in various habitats or as parasites or used in basic research or applications. The European Journal of Protistology covers topics such as the structure and systematic of protists, their development, ecology, molecular biology and physiology. Beside publishing original articles the journal offers a forum for announcing scientific meetings. Reviews of recently published books are included as well. With its diversity of topics, the European Journal of Protistology is an essential source of information for every active protistologist and for biologists of various fields. ISSN: Imprint: URBAN AND FISCHER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Microbiology Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PROTISTOLOGY Managing Editor: M.A. Sleigh Articles deal with protists, unicellular organisms encountered free- living in various habitats or as parasites or used in basic research or applications. The European Journal of Protistology covers topics such as the structure and systematic of protists, their development, ecology, molecular biology and physiology. Beside publishing original articles the journal offers a forum for announcing scientific meetings. Reviews of recently published books are included as well. With its diversity of topics, the European Journal of Protistology is an essential source of information for every active protistologist and for biologists of various fields. ISSN: Imprint: URBAN AND FISCHER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Microbiology Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific

FEMS IMMUNOLOGY AND MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY Published by Elsevier on behalf of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies Main subject areas are: Interactions between the pathogen and the host, including the nature of microbial factors responsible for pathogenesis and disease manifestation.,Basic innate and acquired immune mechanisms that are involved in the protection of the host from infectious diseases, e.g. antigen processing, immune recognition, lymphokine or interleukin action, humoral and cell-mediated immune responses and antibodies, genetics of immune responses to micro-organisms, Characterisation of microbial candidate antigens, their isolation by genetic modification techniques and their uses in laboratory vaccine studies and ability to trigger protective,host immune responses. ISSN:

FEMS MICROBIOLOGY ECOLOGY Published by Elsevier on behalf of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies Original articles are published on fundamental aspects of the ecology of all sorts of micro-organisms in natural soil, air or aquatic environments, or in artificial or managed environments. ISSN: FEMS MICROBIOLOGY LETTERS Published by Elsevier on behalf of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies An international journal providing for the rapid publication of reports on all aspects of microbiological research. Appears fortnightly with concise papers that are of urgent interest because of their originality and topicality.Areas of special interest include: molecular biology and genetics; microbial biochemistry and physiology; structure and development; pathogenicity, medical and veterinary microbiology; plant microbial interactions; applied microbiology and microbial biotechnology; systematic. Papers deal with all sorts of microorganisms: bacteria, filamentous fungi and yeasts, protozoa or viruses. ISSN:

FEMS MICROBIOLOGY REVIEWS Published by Elsevier on behalf of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies FEMS Microbiology Reviews publishes reviews dealing with all aspects of microbiology that have not been surveyed recently. They should be devoted to topics of current interest and may be of a speculative and selective nature or they may provide comprehensive, critical and authoritative coverage. ISSN:

INFECTION, GENETICS AND EVOLUTION Journal of Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics of Infectious Diseases (MEEGID) Editor-in-Chief: Michel Tibayrenc the genetics of hosts, pathogens and vectors have tended to develop as three separate fields of research. This artificial compartmentalisation is of concern due to our growing appreciation of the strong coevolutionary interactions among hosts, pathogens and vectors. It is therefore highly desirable to develop a unified synthetic approach: the "Integrated Genetic Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases" (IGEID). This will involve evaluation of the respective impact of genetic diversity of hosts, pathogens and vectors on the transmission and severity of infectious diseases, as well as their coevolutionary interactions. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY Sponsored by the Australian Society for Parasitology Editor-in-Chief: B. Crabb The International Journal for Parasitology publishes the results of original research in all aspects of basic and applied parasitology, including all the fields covered by its Specialist Editors, and ranging from parasites and host-parasite relationships of intrinsic biological interest to those of social and economic importance in human and veterinary medicine and agriculture. Original research includes the development of novel and innovative concepts and ideas, as well as experimental and observational science that raises new hypotheses. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR PARASITOLOGY Sponsored by the Australian Society for Parasitology Editor-in-Chief: B. Crabb The International Journal for Parasitology publishes the results of original research in all aspects of basic and applied parasitology, including all the fields covered by its Specialist Editors, and ranging from parasites and host-parasite relationships of intrinsic biological interest to those of social and economic importance in human and veterinary medicine and agriculture. Original research includes the development of novel and innovative concepts and ideas, as well as experimental and observational science that raises new hypotheses. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific Australian Society for ParasitologyAustralian Society for Parasitology

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS Official Journal of the International Society of Chemotherapy Editor-in-Chief: A.M. Geddes The International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents provides comprehensive and up-to-date peer reviewed reference information on the physical, pharmacological, in vitro and clinical properties of individual antimicrobial agents (antiviral agents, antiparasitic agents, antibacterial agents, antifungal agents, immunotherapeutic agents, etc.). In addition, the journal signals new trends and developments in the field through highly authoritative review articles on antimicrobial agents, immunomodulators and immunotherapy. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL AGENTS Official Journal of the International Society of Chemotherapy Editor-in-Chief: A.M. Geddes The International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents provides comprehensive and up-to-date peer reviewed reference information on the physical, pharmacological, in vitro and clinical properties of individual antimicrobial agents (antiviral agents, antiparasitic agents, antibacterial agents, antifungal agents, immunotherapeutic agents, etc.). In addition, the journal signals new trends and developments in the field through highly authoritative review articles on antimicrobial agents, immunomodulators and immunotherapy. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific International Society of ChemotherapyInternational Society of Chemotherapy

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES Official Publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases Editor-in-Chief: Prof William Cameron The International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) is the official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases and is now published on a bi-monthly basis. The Journal aims to provide a source of information relevant to professionals involved in the epidemiology, clinical diagnosis, treatment and control of infectious diseases with particular emphasis placed on those diseases that are most common in less-developed countries.IJID publishes original clinical and laboratory-based research, together with reports of clinical trials, reviews and some case reports. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES Official Publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases Editor-in-Chief: Prof William Cameron The International Journal of Infectious Diseases (IJID) is the official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases and is now published on a bi-monthly basis. The Journal aims to provide a source of information relevant to professionals involved in the epidemiology, clinical diagnosis, treatment and control of infectious diseases with particular emphasis placed on those diseases that are most common in less-developed countries.IJID publishes original clinical and laboratory-based research, together with reports of clinical trials, reviews and some case reports. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY Former title: Zentralblatt für Bakteriologie Editor-in-Chief: Jörg Hacker Pathogen genome sequencing projects have provided a wealth of data that need to be set in context to pathogenicity and the outcome of infections. In addition, the interplay between a pathogen and its host cell has become increasingly important to understand and interfere with diseases caused by microbial pathogens. IJMM meets these needs by focusing on genome and proteome analyses, studies dealing with the molecular mechanisms of pathogenicity and the evolution of pathogenic agents, the interactions between pathogens and host cells ("cellular microbiology"), and molecular epidemiology. ISSN: Impact factor of this journal 2006: Microbiology, Virology Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific

JOURNAL OF INFECTION Editor-in-Chief : Professor Robert Read The Journal of Infection publishes original papers on all aspects of infection - clinical, microbiological, epidemiological and molecular. The journal seeks to bring together knowledge from all specialities involved in the research and clinical practice of infection and to present the best work in this ever-changing field. ISSN Abstracted and indexed in: EMBASE/Excerpta Medica, Index Medicus, Science Citation Index, Current Contents/Life Sciences, SCISEARCH, Research Alert, Medical Documentation Service and CAB Abstracts / CAB Health JOURNAL OF INFECTION Editor-in-Chief : Professor Robert Read The Journal of Infection publishes original papers on all aspects of infection - clinical, microbiological, epidemiological and molecular. The journal seeks to bring together knowledge from all specialities involved in the research and clinical practice of infection and to present the best work in this ever-changing field. ISSN Abstracted and indexed in: EMBASE/Excerpta Medica, Index Medicus, Science Citation Index, Current Contents/Life Sciences, SCISEARCH, Research Alert, Medical Documentation Service and CAB Abstracts / CAB Health

JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS Editor-in-Chief: A. Fox The Journal of Microbiological Methods publishes original articles, notes and review articles on novel and/or state-of-the-art methods as well as significant improvements to existing methods. Interesting applications of current methods will also be published. All aspects of microbiology excluding virology are covered. These include analytical microbiology, biotechnology, biochemical microbiology, clinical microbiology, computer applications as applied to microbiology research, diagnostics (including PCR, fingerprinting and typing), environmental microbiology, food, genomics, ground water microbiology, infectious diseases, microbial ecology, microbial genetics, microbial pathogenesis and immunology, microbial physiology, microbial ultrastructure, molecular microbiology, mycology, parasitology, plant-microbe interactions, proteomics, public health, rumen microbiology, and veterinary microbiology ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGICAL METHODS Editor-in-Chief: A. Fox The Journal of Microbiological Methods publishes original articles, notes and review articles on novel and/or state-of-the-art methods as well as significant improvements to existing methods. Interesting applications of current methods will also be published. All aspects of microbiology excluding virology are covered. These include analytical microbiology, biotechnology, biochemical microbiology, clinical microbiology, computer applications as applied to microbiology research, diagnostics (including PCR, fingerprinting and typing), environmental microbiology, food, genomics, ground water microbiology, infectious diseases, microbial ecology, microbial genetics, microbial pathogenesis and immunology, microbial physiology, microbial ultrastructure, molecular microbiology, mycology, parasitology, plant-microbe interactions, proteomics, public health, rumen microbiology, and veterinary microbiology ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific

MICROBES AND INFECTION A Journal on Infectious Agents and Host Defenses.A publication of the Institut Pasteur Editor-in-Chief: S.H.E. Kaufmann Microbes and Infection is a new monthly journal which publishes 15 peer-reviewed issues per year in all fields of infection and immunity, covering the different levels of host-microbe interactions, and in particular: The molecular and cell biology of interactions between hosts and microbes(viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi) The local response of infected organisms, including pathogenesis Animal models of infectious diseases Vaccine development and all aspects of the immune response to infection. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific MICROBES AND INFECTION A Journal on Infectious Agents and Host Defenses.A publication of the Institut Pasteur Editor-in-Chief: S.H.E. Kaufmann Microbes and Infection is a new monthly journal which publishes 15 peer-reviewed issues per year in all fields of infection and immunity, covering the different levels of host-microbe interactions, and in particular: The molecular and cell biology of interactions between hosts and microbes(viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi) The local response of infected organisms, including pathogenesis Animal models of infectious diseases Vaccine development and all aspects of the immune response to infection. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific Institut PasteurInstitut Pasteur

RESEARCH IN MICROBIOLOGY A publication of the Institut Pasteur Editor-in-Chief: D. Prangishvili Research in Microbiology is the direct descendant of the original Pasteur periodical entitled Annales de l'Institut Pasteur, created in 1887 by Emile Duclaux under the patronage of Louis Pasteur. The Editorial Committee included Chamberland, Grancher, Nocard, Roux and Straus. Although the journal has undergone many changes over the past 100 years (in the title, the format, the language) reflecting the evolution in scientific publishing, it has consistently maintained the Pasteur tradition by publishing original reports on all aspects of microbiology. Indexed in Medline, Excerpta Medica / EMbase, Science Citation Index, Current Contents (Life Sciences) ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific Institut PasteurInstitut Pasteur

TRANSACTIONS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL MEDICINE AND HYGIENE Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene is the Official Journal of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Editor-in-Chief: Bo Drasar Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene publishes original, peer-reviewed articles, and invited reviews across a broad range of topics relevant to the Society's goals, including: clinical tropical medicine and case reports, infectious diseases,parasitology and entomology, microbiology and virology,epidemiology,chemotherapy, immunology, public health, including social science ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and HygieneRoyal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

PARASITOLOGY INTERNATIONAL The Official, International Journal of the Japanese Society of Parasitology Editor-in-Chief: Naoki Arizono, Karl Hoffmann, Fidel Zavala Parasitology International provides a medium for rapid, carefully reviewed publications in the field of human and animal parasitology. Original papers, rapid communications, and original case reports from all geographical areas and covering all parasitological disciplines, including structure, immunology, cell biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and systematics, may be submitted. Reviews on recent developments are invited regularly, but suggestions in this respect are welcome. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific Japanese Society of ParasitologyJapanese Society of Parasitology

PROTIST Formerly Archiv fur Protistenkunde Editor-in-Chief: Michael Melkonian Protist is the international forum for reporting substantial and novel findings in any area of research on protists. The criteria for acceptance of manuscripts are scientific excellence, significance, and interest for a broad readership. Suitable subject areas include: molecular, cell and developmental biology, biochemistry, systematics and phylogeny, and ecology of protists. Both autotrophic and heterotrophic protists as well as parasites are covered ISSN: Imprint: URBAN AND FISCHER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Category: Microbiology, Miscellaneous Biology PROTIST Formerly Archiv fur Protistenkunde Editor-in-Chief: Michael Melkonian Protist is the international forum for reporting substantial and novel findings in any area of research on protists. The criteria for acceptance of manuscripts are scientific excellence, significance, and interest for a broad readership. Suitable subject areas include: molecular, cell and developmental biology, biochemistry, systematics and phylogeny, and ecology of protists. Both autotrophic and heterotrophic protists as well as parasites are covered ISSN: Imprint: URBAN AND FISCHER Impact factor of this journal 2006: Category: Microbiology, Miscellaneous Biology

The Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology Published on behalf of the International Society of Protistologists Edited by:Denis Lynn The Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology publishes original research on protists, including lower algae and fungi. Articles are published covering all aspects of these organisms, including their behavior, biochemistry, cell biology, chemotherapy, development, ecology, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, morphogenetics, parasitology, systematics, and ultrastructure. Online ISSN: Frequency: Bi-monthly ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 41/88 (Microbiology) Impact Factor: Published on behalf of the International Society of Protistologists Published on behalf of the International Society of Protistologists

Tropical Medicine & International Health Edited by:H. van Asten, S. Cairncross, S. Jaffar, T. Junghanss, P. Van der Stuyft and R.D. Walter Tropical Medicine & International Health is a monthly peer- reviewed journal. We publish internationally significant work on: infectious and on-infectious disease; parasitology; clinical diseases and medicine of the tropics; epidemiological theory and fieldwork; tropical medical microbiology; medical entomology; tropical public health and community medicine; international health policy; health economics. Online ISSN: Frequency: Monthly ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 18/98 (Public, Environmental & Occupational Health); 2/11 (Tropical Medicine) Impact Factor: Tropical Medicine & International Health Edited by:H. van Asten, S. Cairncross, S. Jaffar, T. Junghanss, P. Van der Stuyft and R.D. Walter Tropical Medicine & International Health is a monthly peer- reviewed journal. We publish internationally significant work on: infectious and on-infectious disease; parasitology; clinical diseases and medicine of the tropics; epidemiological theory and fieldwork; tropical medical microbiology; medical entomology; tropical public health and community medicine; international health policy; health economics. Online ISSN: Frequency: Monthly ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 18/98 (Public, Environmental & Occupational Health); 2/11 (Tropical Medicine) Impact Factor: 2.595

TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY Former title: Parasitology Today Editor: Sally Hirst The urgency of the need to control devastating disease motivates current research in parasitology within a diversity of disciplines from molecular biology to ecology. Trends in Parasitology aims to provide a point of access for communication between workers in all disciplines, both in the field and laboratory. Trends in Parasitology has become a highly regarded review journal of international importance. This reflects the truly global significance of medical and veterinary parasites, and as a result the journal has more than 30,000 readers in 128 countries ISSN: Imprint: TRENDS Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific TRENDS IN PARASITOLOGY Former title: Parasitology Today Editor: Sally Hirst The urgency of the need to control devastating disease motivates current research in parasitology within a diversity of disciplines from molecular biology to ecology. Trends in Parasitology aims to provide a point of access for communication between workers in all disciplines, both in the field and laboratory. Trends in Parasitology has become a highly regarded review journal of international importance. This reflects the truly global significance of medical and veterinary parasites, and as a result the journal has more than 30,000 readers in 128 countries ISSN: Imprint: TRENDS Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific

APMIS Acta Pathologica, Microbiologica et Immunologica Scandinavica Published on behalf of the Scandinavian Societies for Medical Microbiology and Pathology Edited by:E. Ralfkiær and B. Norrild APMIS, formerly Acta Pathologica, Microbiologica et Immunologica Scandinavica, has been published since 1924 by the Scandinavian Societies for Medical Microbiology and Pathology as a non-profit- making scientific journal. The aim of APMIS is to publish original research in the fields of pathology, microbiology and immunology, and from related developing areas of modern biomedicine. APMIS has subscribers worldwide. ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 83/117 (Immunology); 62/88 (Microbiology); 30/65 (Pathology) Impact Factor: APMIS Acta Pathologica, Microbiologica et Immunologica Scandinavica Published on behalf of the Scandinavian Societies for Medical Microbiology and Pathology Edited by:E. Ralfkiær and B. Norrild APMIS, formerly Acta Pathologica, Microbiologica et Immunologica Scandinavica, has been published since 1924 by the Scandinavian Societies for Medical Microbiology and Pathology as a non-profit- making scientific journal. The aim of APMIS is to publish original research in the fields of pathology, microbiology and immunology, and from related developing areas of modern biomedicine. APMIS has subscribers worldwide. ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 83/117 (Immunology); 62/88 (Microbiology); 30/65 (Pathology) Impact Factor: 1.875

MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS Editors-in-Chief: J-P. Gorvel, R. Ahmed, R. Blanton Microbial Pathogenesis publishes original contributions, mini- reviews, and notes on molecular and cellular mechanisms in infectious disease. The journal covers infectious agents of bacterial, fungal, viral, and protozoal origin, and aims for rapid publication of articles of high quality and significance in an International forum. ISSN: Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific MICROBIAL PATHOGENESIS Editors-in-Chief: J-P. Gorvel, R. Ahmed, R. Blanton Microbial Pathogenesis publishes original contributions, mini- reviews, and notes on molecular and cellular mechanisms in infectious disease. The journal covers infectious agents of bacterial, fungal, viral, and protozoal origin, and aims for rapid publication of articles of high quality and significance in an International forum. ISSN: Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS Impact factor of this journal 2006: Journal Citation Reports® 2007, published by Thomson Scientific

MICROBIOLOGICAL RESEARCH Journal of Microbal Diversity Former title: Zentralblatt fur Mikrobiologie Editor-in-Chief: Jürgen Wendland Microbiological Research is devoted to publishing reports on prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms such as yeasts, fungi, bacteria, archaea, and protozoa. Research on interactions between pathogenic microorganisms and their environment or hosts are also covered. Impact factor of this journal 2006: Microbiology ISSN

MICROBIOLOGY: BACTERIOLOGY, MYCOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY AND VIROLOGY (SECTION 4 EMBASE) Excerpta Medica Abstract Journal This journal aims to provide its readers with a swift, yet complete, current awareness service. This is achieved both by the scope and structure of the journal, key features of which are: Careful selection of relevant abstracts (and other bibliographic data) from the latest issues of 4,000 leading international biomedical journals. The arrangement, within each journal issue, of abstracts into separate chapters reflecting general aspects of infectious diseases, diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology and prevention of disease followed by specific chapters on bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, virology, algae and sexually transmitted diseasesThe scope includes topics such as immunity to infection, in vitro studies with antimicrobial agents, disinfection and sterilisation, microbial biochemistry and biotechnology and infectious disease and infestation in humans caused by insects. ISSN: MICROBIOLOGY: BACTERIOLOGY, MYCOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY AND VIROLOGY (SECTION 4 EMBASE) Excerpta Medica Abstract Journal This journal aims to provide its readers with a swift, yet complete, current awareness service. This is achieved both by the scope and structure of the journal, key features of which are: Careful selection of relevant abstracts (and other bibliographic data) from the latest issues of 4,000 leading international biomedical journals. The arrangement, within each journal issue, of abstracts into separate chapters reflecting general aspects of infectious diseases, diagnosis, treatment, epidemiology and prevention of disease followed by specific chapters on bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, virology, algae and sexually transmitted diseasesThe scope includes topics such as immunity to infection, in vitro studies with antimicrobial agents, disinfection and sterilisation, microbial biochemistry and biotechnology and infectious disease and infestation in humans caused by insects. ISSN:

MOLECULAR AND BIOCHEMICAL PARASITOLOGY Editor: C.E. Clayton, A.P. Waters, P.T. LoVerde, B. Ullman The journal provides a medium for rapid publication of investigations of the molecular biology and biochemistry of parasitic protozoa and helminths, and their interactions with both the definitive and intermediate host. The main subject areas covered are: (1.) the chemical structure, biosynthesis, degradation, properties and function of DNA, RNA, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and small molecular-weight substances, (2.) intermediary metabolism and bioenergetics, (3.) molecular and biochemical studies on the mode of action of antiparasitic drugs, (4.) molecular and biochemical aspects of membrane structure and function, (5.) molecular and biochemical aspects of host parasite relationships including analysis of parasitic escape mechanisms, (6.) characterisation of parasite antigens and of parasite and host cell surface receptors, (7.) analysis of gene structure, function and expression, and (8.) mechanism of genetic recombination. ISSN: Imprint: ELSEVIER Impact factor of this journal 2006: 2.641

Cellular Microbiology Edited by: Richard S. Stephens and Philippe Sansonetti Cellular Microbiology aims to publish significant contributions on the intersection of microbial and host-cell biology that strongly advance understanding of unique biological processes and mechanisms. The scope includes the host cell responses and interactions elicited by prokaryotic, viral and eukaryotic microorganisms that illuminate exploitation of host cell structures, function and signaling pathways, and may include modulation or alteration of immune responses. Online ISSN: ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 12/88 (Microbiology); 36/156 (Cell Biology) Impact Factor: Cellular Microbiology Edited by: Richard S. Stephens and Philippe Sansonetti Cellular Microbiology aims to publish significant contributions on the intersection of microbial and host-cell biology that strongly advance understanding of unique biological processes and mechanisms. The scope includes the host cell responses and interactions elicited by prokaryotic, viral and eukaryotic microorganisms that illuminate exploitation of host cell structures, function and signaling pathways, and may include modulation or alteration of immune responses. Online ISSN: ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 12/88 (Microbiology); 36/156 (Cell Biology) Impact Factor: 5.070

Clinical Microbiology and Infection Published on behalf of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Edited by:Kevin Towner Clinical Microbiology and Infection (CMI) is a monthly publication in English of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and publishes peer-reviewed papers that present basic and applied research relevant to therapy and diagnostics in the fields of microbiology, infectious diseases, virology, parasitology, immunology and epidemiology. Frequency: Monthly ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 15/47 (Infectious Diseases); 24/88 (Microbiology) Impact Factor: Clinical Microbiology and Infection Published on behalf of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Edited by:Kevin Towner Clinical Microbiology and Infection (CMI) is a monthly publication in English of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and publishes peer-reviewed papers that present basic and applied research relevant to therapy and diagnostics in the fields of microbiology, infectious diseases, virology, parasitology, immunology and epidemiology. Frequency: Monthly ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 15/47 (Infectious Diseases); 24/88 (Microbiology) Impact Factor: Published on behalf of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Published on behalf of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Journal of Travel Medicine Official publication of the International Society of Travel Medicine Edited by:Robert Steffen The Journal of Travel Medicine publishes up-to-date research and original, peer-reviewed articles in the challenging field of travel medicine, including: prevention and treatment of disease; clinic management; patient and staff education; immunizations; impact of travel on host countries; military medicine; problems of refugees; diseases such as malaria, travelers' diarrhea, hepatitis, TB, STDs and AIDS, jet lag, altitude sickness, trauma, special hosts, and more Online ISSN: Frequency: Bi-monthly ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 43/103 (Medicine, General & Internal) Impact Factor: Official publication of the International Society of Travel Medicine Official publication of the International Society of Travel Medicine

Medical and Veterinary Entomology Published on behalf of the Royal Entomological Society Edited by: G. Gibson and D. Colwell Medical and Veterinary Entomology is the leading periodical in its field. It has an ISI® Impact Factor® of and is ranked 6th worldwide by ISI among entomology journals and 5th in veterinary science journals. The Journal covers all aspects of the biology and control of insects, ticks, mites and other arthropods of medical and veterinary importance. The main strengths of the Journal lie in the fields of: vector biology and transmission dynamics; parasitology and immunology; behaviour; biosystematics; ecology; distribution; environmental, physical, chemical and biological control methods. Online ISSN: Frequency: Quarterly ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 6/69 (Entomology); 5/128 (Veterinary Sciences) Impact Factor: Medical and Veterinary Entomology Published on behalf of the Royal Entomological Society Edited by: G. Gibson and D. Colwell Medical and Veterinary Entomology is the leading periodical in its field. It has an ISI® Impact Factor® of and is ranked 6th worldwide by ISI among entomology journals and 5th in veterinary science journals. The Journal covers all aspects of the biology and control of insects, ticks, mites and other arthropods of medical and veterinary importance. The main strengths of the Journal lie in the fields of: vector biology and transmission dynamics; parasitology and immunology; behaviour; biosystematics; ecology; distribution; environmental, physical, chemical and biological control methods. Online ISSN: Frequency: Quarterly ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 6/69 (Entomology); 5/128 (Veterinary Sciences) Impact Factor: Published on behalf of the Royal Entomological Society Published on behalf of the Royal Entomological Society

Parasite Immunology Edited by: Eleanor M. Riley and Richard K. Grencis Parasite Immunology is an international journal devoted to research on all aspects of parasite immunology in human and animal hosts. Emphasis has been placed on how hosts control parasites, and the immunopathological reactions which take place in the course of parasitic infections. The Journal welcomes original work on all parasites, particularly human parasitology, helminths, protozoa and ectoparasites. ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 20065: 78/117 (Immunology); 8/23 (Parasitology) Impact Factor: Parasite Immunology Edited by: Eleanor M. Riley and Richard K. Grencis Parasite Immunology is an international journal devoted to research on all aspects of parasite immunology in human and animal hosts. Emphasis has been placed on how hosts control parasites, and the immunopathological reactions which take place in the course of parasitic infections. The Journal welcomes original work on all parasites, particularly human parasitology, helminths, protozoa and ectoparasites. ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 20065: 78/117 (Immunology); 8/23 (Parasitology) Impact Factor: 2.009

Zoonoses and Public Health (formerly Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Series B) Edited by: Mary Torrence Zoonoses and Public Health. (formerly Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Series B) brings together veterinary and human health researchers and policy-makers by providing a venue for publishing integrated and global approaches to zoonoses and public health. The Editors will consider papers that focus on timely collaborative and multi-disciplinary research in zoonoses and public health. This journal provides rapid publication of original papers, reviews, and potential discussion papers embracing this collaborative spirit. Papers should advance the scientific knowledge of the sources, transmission, prevention and control of zoonoses and be authored by scientists with expertise in areas such as microbiology, virology, parasitology and epidemiology. Online ISSN: Frequency: Ten times a year ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 26/128 (Veterinary Sciences) Impact Factor: Zoonoses and Public Health (formerly Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Series B) Edited by: Mary Torrence Zoonoses and Public Health. (formerly Journal of Veterinary Medicine, Series B) brings together veterinary and human health researchers and policy-makers by providing a venue for publishing integrated and global approaches to zoonoses and public health. The Editors will consider papers that focus on timely collaborative and multi-disciplinary research in zoonoses and public health. This journal provides rapid publication of original papers, reviews, and potential discussion papers embracing this collaborative spirit. Papers should advance the scientific knowledge of the sources, transmission, prevention and control of zoonoses and be authored by scientists with expertise in areas such as microbiology, virology, parasitology and epidemiology. Online ISSN: Frequency: Ten times a year ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2006: 26/128 (Veterinary Sciences) Impact Factor: 1.356

American Journal of Infection Control Source: Mosby Publishing AJIC reaches an international network of infection control professionals, including nurses, physicians, and epidemiologists. As the official journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC), it is a recognized, reliable source for peer-reviewed articles on infection control, epidemiology, infectious diseases, quality management, occupational health, and disease prevention. Impact Factor: (2006) American Journal of Infection Control Source: Mosby Publishing AJIC reaches an international network of infection control professionals, including nurses, physicians, and epidemiologists. As the official journal of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC), it is a recognized, reliable source for peer-reviewed articles on infection control, epidemiology, infectious diseases, quality management, occupational health, and disease prevention. Impact Factor: (2006)

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases Source: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW ) Insightful editorials and on-the-mark invited reviews cover key subjects such as HIV infections and AIDS, skin and soft tissue infections, pathogenesis and immune response, antimicrobial agents (parasitic, viral, bacterial, and fungal), tropical and travel-associated diseases, infections of the immunocompromised host, paediatric and neonatal infections--some 12 items, all of major relevance. Impact Factor: (2006) Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases Source: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW ) Insightful editorials and on-the-mark invited reviews cover key subjects such as HIV infections and AIDS, skin and soft tissue infections, pathogenesis and immune response, antimicrobial agents (parasitic, viral, bacterial, and fungal), tropical and travel-associated diseases, infections of the immunocompromised host, paediatric and neonatal infections--some 12 items, all of major relevance. Impact Factor: (2006)

Journal of Medical Microbiology Source: Society for General Microbiology Listed on the Core Collection of Medical Books and Journals (Hague List) Published by the Society for General Microbiology (SGM), a learned society that promotes microbiology at all levels. JMM provides high-quality comprehensive coverage of medical, dental and veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases, including bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology. Each issue contains up-to-the-minute editorials, in-depth review articles, original papers presenting research findings, and brief reports and technical notes. JMM is essential reading for all concerned with medical microbiology and infectious diseases. Impact Factor: 2.18 (2006) Journal of Medical Microbiology Source: Society for General Microbiology Listed on the Core Collection of Medical Books and Journals (Hague List) Published by the Society for General Microbiology (SGM), a learned society that promotes microbiology at all levels. JMM provides high-quality comprehensive coverage of medical, dental and veterinary microbiology and infectious diseases, including bacteriology, virology, mycology and parasitology. Each issue contains up-to-the-minute editorials, in-depth review articles, original papers presenting research findings, and brief reports and technical notes. JMM is essential reading for all concerned with medical microbiology and infectious diseases. Impact Factor: 2.18 (2006)

Parasitology Database Source: CABI Publishing Former Title: PARASITECD Print Equivalent: A Range of Printed Abstract Journals from CABI Data Type: Bibliographic with Abstracts An exceptional and broad selection of parasite related citations. Parasitology Database covers parasitology in its broadest sense, encompassing helminthology, protozoology, medical and veterinary entomology and mycology. The database contains bibliographic citations and abstracts from the scientific literature on all aspects of the biology and control of parasites and vector-borne diseases of humans and domestic and wild animals (including fish). Parasitology Database covers over twenty years of information on Nematodes, Cestodes, Digeneans, Monogeneans, Acanthocephalans, Parasitic protozoa, Parasitic and vector arthropods (such as insects, ticks, mites and crustaceans), Pathogenic fungi, Vector-borne viruses and bacteria, and much more. Parasitology Database includes the entire coverage of Helminthological Abstracts, Review of Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Review of Medical and Veterinary Mycology and Protozoological Abstracts.

Reviews in Medical Microbiology Source: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) This quarterly review journal covers the field of medical microbiology. State-of-the-art reviews present the latest developments and techniques in medical microbiology, virology, mycology, parasitology, clinical microbiology and hospital infection. Impact Factor: 0.8 (2006) Reviews in Medical Microbiology Source: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (LWW) This quarterly review journal covers the field of medical microbiology. State-of-the-art reviews present the latest developments and techniques in medical microbiology, virology, mycology, parasitology, clinical microbiology and hospital infection. Impact Factor: 0.8 (2006)

Current Infectious Disease Reports Editor-in-Chief: Gerald L. Mandell University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, VA, USA offers in a systematic manner the views of experts on current advances in the infectious disease field in a clear and readable form, and provides reviews highlighting the most important recent papers from a wealth of original publications.We accomplish this by appointing major authorities in 13 major subject areas across the discipline to select topics for review by leading experts who assess recent developments and highlight important papers published over the last year on their topics. The journal also provides supplementary reviews featuring recently published clinical trials, valuable web sites, and commentaries from well- known figures in the field. Abstracted/Indexed in: PubMed

Infection A Journal of Infectious Disease Editor-in-Chief: Christian Ruef The journal Infection is a peer-reviewed forum for the presentation and discussion of clinically relevant information on infectious diseases for readers and contributors from all over the world. Articles deal with etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in outpatient and inpatient setting. Public health issues of local, regional and international importance related to infectious diseases are covered along with progress and problems in hospital epidemiology. ISSN: (print version) Abstracted/Indexed in: Current Awareness in Biol. Sci., Current Contents/ Life Sciences, Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, EMBASE/Excerpta Medica, MEDLARS, Medline, Science Citation Index Infection A Journal of Infectious Disease Editor-in-Chief: Christian Ruef The journal Infection is a peer-reviewed forum for the presentation and discussion of clinically relevant information on infectious diseases for readers and contributors from all over the world. Articles deal with etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in outpatient and inpatient setting. Public health issues of local, regional and international importance related to infectious diseases are covered along with progress and problems in hospital epidemiology. ISSN: (print version) Abstracted/Indexed in: Current Awareness in Biol. Sci., Current Contents/ Life Sciences, Current Contents/Clinical Medicine, EMBASE/Excerpta Medica, MEDLARS, Medline, Science Citation Index

Medical Microbiology and Immunology Editors-in-Chief: S. Bhakdi; H.W. Doerr; B. Fleischer Medical Microbiology and Immunology covers all aspects of the interrelationship between infectious agents and their hosts. Among the major topics covered are microbial and viral pathogenesis and the immunological host response to infections. The journal also publishes information from other fields of microbiology, including mycology and parasitology. ISSN: (electronic version) Impact factor: (2006) Section "Immunology": Rank 86 of 117, Section "Microbiology": Rank 44 of 86 Abstracted/Indexed in: ADONIS, Current Contents, Index Medicus/MEDLINE Medical Microbiology and Immunology Editors-in-Chief: S. Bhakdi; H.W. Doerr; B. Fleischer Medical Microbiology and Immunology covers all aspects of the interrelationship between infectious agents and their hosts. Among the major topics covered are microbial and viral pathogenesis and the immunological host response to infections. The journal also publishes information from other fields of microbiology, including mycology and parasitology. ISSN: (electronic version) Impact factor: (2006) Section "Immunology": Rank 86 of 117, Section "Microbiology": Rank 44 of 86 Abstracted/Indexed in: ADONIS, Current Contents, Index Medicus/MEDLINE

Parasitology Research Founded as Zeitschrift für Parasitenkunde The journal Parasitology Research covers the latest developments in parasitology across a variety of disciplines, including biology, medicine and veterinary medicine. Among many topics discussed are chemotherapy and control of parasitic disease, and the relationship of host and parasite. Other coverage includes: Protozoology, Helminthology, Entomology; Morphology (incl. Pathomorphology, Ultrastructure); Biochemistry, Physiology including Pathophysiology; Parasite-Host-Relationships including Immunology and Host Specificity; life history, ecology and epidemiology; and Diagnosis, Chemotherapy and Control of Parasitic Diseases. ISSN: (electronic version) Springer Impact factor: 1.14 (2006) Section "Parasitology": Rank 16 of 23 Abstracted/Indexed in: Abstracts in Anthropology, Current Contents, Index Medicus/MEDLINE, others Parasitology Research Founded as Zeitschrift für Parasitenkunde The journal Parasitology Research covers the latest developments in parasitology across a variety of disciplines, including biology, medicine and veterinary medicine. Among many topics discussed are chemotherapy and control of parasitic disease, and the relationship of host and parasite. Other coverage includes: Protozoology, Helminthology, Entomology; Morphology (incl. Pathomorphology, Ultrastructure); Biochemistry, Physiology including Pathophysiology; Parasite-Host-Relationships including Immunology and Host Specificity; life history, ecology and epidemiology; and Diagnosis, Chemotherapy and Control of Parasitic Diseases. ISSN: (electronic version) Springer Impact factor: 1.14 (2006) Section "Parasitology": Rank 16 of 23 Abstracted/Indexed in: Abstracts in Anthropology, Current Contents, Index Medicus/MEDLINE, others

Systematic Parasitology An International Journal Editor-in-Chief: David I. Gibson Systematic Parasitology publishes papers on the systematics, taxonomy and nomenclature of the following groups: Nematoda (including plant-parasitic), Monogenea, Digenea, Cestoda, Acanthocephala, Aspidogastrea, Cestodaria, Arthropoda (parasitic copepods, hymenopterans, mites, ticks, etc.), Protozoa (parasitic groups), and parasitic genera in other groups, such as Mollusca, Turbelleria, etc. Systematic Parasitology publishes fully illustrated research papers, brief communications, and fully illustrated major revisions. ISSN: (electronic version) Springer Impact Factor: (2006). Section "Parasitology": Rank 17 of 22 Systematic Parasitology An International Journal Editor-in-Chief: David I. Gibson Systematic Parasitology publishes papers on the systematics, taxonomy and nomenclature of the following groups: Nematoda (including plant-parasitic), Monogenea, Digenea, Cestoda, Acanthocephala, Aspidogastrea, Cestodaria, Arthropoda (parasitic copepods, hymenopterans, mites, ticks, etc.), Protozoa (parasitic groups), and parasitic genera in other groups, such as Mollusca, Turbelleria, etc. Systematic Parasitology publishes fully illustrated research papers, brief communications, and fully illustrated major revisions. ISSN: (electronic version) Springer Impact Factor: (2006). Section "Parasitology": Rank 17 of 22