PLoS Pathogens is a peer-reviewed english-language open-access journal published by Public Library of Science (PLoS) in United States, operating under an open-access model since 2005. The journal covers Internal medicine: Specialties of internal medicine: Immunologic diseases. Allergy and Biology (General).
Authors are required to pay an article processing charge to publish in PLoS Pathogens; refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate. A waiver policy is offered for eligible authors. Articles are released under the CC BY license (see other journals using this license).
All submissions undergo plagiarism screening before peer review.
Keywords
pathogens, bacteria, fungi, parasites, prions, viruses
At a glance
- Publisher
- Public Library of Science (PLoS)
- Country
- United States
- Primary language
- English
- License
- CC BY
- Peer review
- Anonymous peer review
- OA since
- 2005
- Review time
- 24 weeks
- Plagiarism check
- Yes
ISSN
- 1553-7366
- electronic
- 1553-7374
Frequently asked questions
Is PLoS Pathogens peer-reviewed?
Yes — PLoS Pathogens operates a Anonymous peer review review process.
Does PLoS Pathogens charge an article processing charge (APC)?
Yes — refer to the journal's APC page for the current rate. A waiver policy is available for eligible authors.
What subjects does PLoS Pathogens publish?
PLoS Pathogens publishes research in Internal medicine: Specialties of internal medicine: Immunologic diseases. Allergy and Biology (General).
What languages does PLoS Pathogens accept?
PLoS Pathogens accepts manuscripts in English.
What is the ISSN of PLoS Pathogens?
ISSN:
1553-7366 (print) · 1553-7374 (electronic).How do I submit a manuscript to PLoS Pathogens?
Submit through the journal's official portal: visit submission page →
How long does peer review take at PLoS Pathogens?
Average time from submission to publication is approximately 24 weeks.