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Welcome to the World Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases

World Journal of Clinical Infectious Diseases is a international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of infectious diseases, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Community-acquired infections, cross infection, eye infections, focal infection, infectious gingivitis, intraabdominal infections, laboratory infection, Ludwig's angina, necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis, opportunistic infections, pelvic infection, pregnancy complications, prosthesis-related infections, reproductive tract infections, respiratory tract infections, sepsis, sexually transmitted diseases, skin diseases, soft tissue infections, suppuration, toxemia, urinary tract infections, and wound infection. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in infectious diseases, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future ofinfectious science. Submit an Article >>

2025 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • Joao Mesquita, PhD, Professor, (Email: jrmesquita@icbas.up.pt) Epidemiology Reseach Unit, Polytechnic Institute of Viseu; Public Health Institute of the University of Porto, Porto 3500-606, Portugal
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJCID is now abstracted and indexed in Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics
There is currently no impact factor.
ISSN
2220-3176 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (231), Duration of Peer Review (27 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (52 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (37 days/Mean), Accepted (36.4%/Mean), Production Time (54 days/Mean), Time to Publication (183 days/Mean), and Rejected (42.4%/Mean).
Letter to the Editor
Abdul Basit, Muneeb Saifullah, Uzma Baig, Aamir Ameer, Abdul Mabood Basil 
World J Clin Infect Dis 14(2):109220. Published online Aug 20, 2025. doi: 10.5495/wjcid.v14.i2.109220
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