HIV and HTLV Infections and Coinfections (2nd Edition)

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue delves into the complex landscape of two major human retroviruses: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Human T-lymphotropic Virus (HTLV). While significant progress has been made in understanding and managing HIV, HTLV—associated with malignancies and neuroinflammatory diseases—remains a critically under-researched area. Their overlapping transmission routes also lead to coinfection, creating a unique clinical synergy that complicates disease progression and treatment.

We invite original research and reviews that advance knowledge on three key fronts:

HIV mono-infection: particularly novel aspects of pathogenesis, long-term outcomes in the ART era, and cure strategies.

HTLV mono-infection: focusing on virology, oncogenesis, immune evasion, and developing specific interventions.

HIV-HTLV coinfection: exploring viral interactions, altered immune responses, clinical consequences, and optimized management.

This collection aims to provide a comprehensive platform to drive forward research, clinical care, and public health strategies for these impactful viruses, both individually and in conjunction.

Prof. Dr. Carlos Brites
Prof. Dr. Antonio Vallinoto
Guest Editors

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