International Journal of Infectious Diseases and Therapy

Special Issue

Photodynamic Therapy in the Treatment of Infectious Diseases and Therapy

  • Submission Deadline: 15 July 2020
  • Status: Submission Closed
  • Lead Guest Editor: Maíra Terra Garcia
About This Special Issue
In the recent years the microbial resistance has arisen as a major public health problem, accounting for approximately 700,000 deaths annually worldwide. In the attempt to control this issue several alternative approaches to antibiotics are being explored. Among them, the photodynamic therapy has emerged as one of the best alternative treatments for localized and generalized infections caused by a variety range of microorganisms. Therefore, this special edition aims to summarize and propagate the most recently discoveries in photodynamic therapy for the treatment of infectious diseases of medical and dental interest as well as provide guidelines for the use of this modality in the hospitals and dental clinics. This special edition will also provide insights on the applicability of the photodynamic therapy in different microorganisms, the action of several photosensitizers available in the market and the new possibilities that are been studied, and offers a space to exchange multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary experiences between healthy professionals. Therefore, in this edition literature reviews, clinical studies, case reports and original articles may be submitted as long as they contribute to the scientific and clinical knowledge in the Laser therapy field. In order to be selected the articles will be evaluated regarding their scientific merit and contribution to the current knowledge.
Aims and Scope:
  1. Photodynamic therapy
  2. Microorganisms
  3. Biofilm
  4. Photosensitizers
  5. Antimicrobial resistance
  6. Sensibility
Lead Guest Editor
  • Maíra Terra Garcia

    Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis Department, São Paulo State University, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil

Guest Editors
  • Cheyenne Souza

    Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis Department, São Paulo State University, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil

  • Jessica Santos

    Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis Department, São Paulo State University, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil

  • Janaina Alvarenga

    Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis Department, São Paulo State University, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil

  • Renata Moraes

    Departament of Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis, Sao Paulo State University, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil

  • Andre Pereira

    Research & Development Institute, Universidade do Vale do Paraiba, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil

  • Leonardo Leonel

    Research & Development Institute, Universidade do Vale do Paraiba, Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil

  • Raquel Menezes

    Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis Department,São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, Brazil

  • Evelyn Santos

    Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis Department,São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, Brazil

  • Livia Figueiredo-godoi

    Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis Department,São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, Brazil