Diagnosis and Treatment of Viral Infections in Children: HIV and Cytomegalovirus
A special issue of Children (ISSN 2227-9067). This special issue belongs to the section "Pediatric Infectious Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 July 2025 | Viewed by 67
Special Issue Editor
Interests: microbiology; virology; herpesviruses; coronaviruses; oncovirus; antiviral therapy; antiviral molecules; host-targete antivirals; post-translational modifications; citrullination; deimination; peptidyl-arginine deiminases enzymes; senescence; antiviral restriction factors; innate immunity; cellular senescence.
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Viral infections, particularly HIV and cytomegalovirus (CMV), represent significant challenges in pediatric healthcare, contributing to substantial morbidity and mortality worldwide. Children are particularly vulnerable to these infections due to immature immune systems, limited access to early diagnostic tools, and the complexity of therapeutic regimens. While advances in antiretroviral therapies and antiviral drugs have improved outcomes, there remain gaps in the early diagnosis, personalized treatment strategies, and long-term management of these infections.
This Special Issue aims to explore innovative approaches and emerging trends in the management of pediatric HIV and CMV infections. The objective is to bring together contributions that advance our understanding of these infections, from epidemiology and pathogenesis to cutting-edge diagnostic tools and novel therapeutic interventions.
In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles, review articles, case studies, and short communications. Research areas may include, but are not limited to, the following topics:
- Advances in molecular diagnostics and biomarkers for HIV and CMV in children;
- Innovations in antiretroviral and antiviral therapies for children;
- Mechanisms of vertical transmission and strategies for prevention;
- Immune response and immunomodulatory therapies in pediatric populations;
- Challenges in managing co-infections and comorbidities;
- Public health strategies to reduce the burden of HIV and CMV in resource-limited settings;
- Long-term outcomes and quality of life in children living with HIV or CMV.
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- pediatric viral infections
- HIV
- cytomegalovirus
- diagnostics
- antiretroviral therapy
- immunology
- vertical transmission
- molecular biomarkers
- antiviral treatment
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