Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Virology and Viral Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 27
Special Issue Editor
Interests: pulmonology; COVID-19 pneumonia; lung diseases
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remains a principal cause of severe respiratory illness worldwide, particularly affecting infants, the elderly, and immunocompromised patients. Clinically, RSV infection can lead to bronchiolitis, pneumonia, hospitalizations, and, in severe cases, death. Despite its global burden, effective clinical management and prevention strategies continue to evolve as new evidence emerges.
This Special Issue, entitled “Respiratory Syncytial Virus: Pathogenesis, Prevention and Treatment”, seeks to highlight recent clinical research and advances in understanding the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of RSV-related disease. We invite submissions focusing on the following topics:
- Clinical manifestations and disease severity in different patient populations;
- Diagnostic approaches, including novel biomarkers and imaging techniques;
- Therapeutic strategies, including antiviral treatments and supportive care;
- Vaccine development and clinical trials aimed at reducing disease burden;
- Management of RSV coinfections and complications in at-risk groups;
- Epidemiology and healthcare impact of RSV infections.
We welcome the submission of original clinical studies, case reports, reviews, and short communications that provide insights into improving patient outcomes and public health interventions against RSV.
We look forward to receiving your valuable contributions to this clinically oriented Special Issue.
Best regards,
Dr. Javier de Miguel-Díez
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- RSV infection
- pathogenesis
- RSV prevention
- RSV treatment
- vaccines
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