The total number of scientific publications in infectious diseases in the US was recorded at approximately 4.3 thousand publications in 2023. Looking at the forecast, we observe a year-on-year increase from 2024 to 2028: 9.09% in 2025, 8.14% in 2026, 7.53% in 2027, and 6.83% in 2028. Over the five-year period from 2024 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) averages around 7.89%. This indicates a consistently growing interest and investment in infectious disease research.

Future trends to watch for:

Increased funding in infectious disease research post-COVID-19.
The impact of emerging diseases and pandemics on publication trends.
The role of technological advances in driving rapid publication growth.
Potential fluctuations in research focus areas as global health priorities shift.