Viral Infections and Immune Dysregulation 2024–2025

Dear Colleagues,

The ability of our immune system to effectively control viral infections relies heavily on the interplay between innate and adaptive immunity. However, despite these protective mechanisms, many viruses have developed immune evasion strategies to counter or hijack immune responses for their own benefit, compromising the efficacy of available vaccine and therapeutic regimens. Therefore, understanding the interactions between the immune system and viral pathogens is crucial for the development of effective treatments.

This Special Issue focuses on exploring the complex interactions between innate and adaptive immunity to viral infections, mechanisms of viral immune evasion and host countermeasures, sex-specific differences in immune response to viral infections, virus-induced autoimmunity and autoimmune disorders. We also invite contributions that discuss recent advances in overcoming virus-induced immune dysregulation, such as the development of immunomodulators, vaccines, and antiviral therapies.

In this Special Issue, original research articles, reviews, perspectives, communications, and case reports are welcome.

Dr. Ester Ballana Guix
Dr. Ifeanyi Jude Ezeonwumelu
Guest Editors

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