Extrapulmonary Manifestations of Respiratory Viruses in Children

Dear Colleagues,

Respiratory viruses, including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus, rhinovirus, adenovirus, metapneumovirus, parainfluenza viruses, bocaviruses, enteroviruses, as well as seasonal coronaviruses, are leading causes of morbidity and hospitalization in children worldwide. Although their primary tropism is the respiratory tract, increasing evidence also indicates that these pathogens can also cause significant extrapulmonary involvement, affecting multiple organ systems such as the cardiovascular, hepatic, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological and hematological systems. Understanding these manifestations may provide new perspectives on viral pathogenesis, host immune responses, and the development of treatment options.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the clinical spectrum, immunological mechanisms and pathophysiological processes underlying extrapulmonary manifestations of respiratory viral infections in pediatric patients.

We welcome original research articles, narrative and/or systematic reviews, meta-analyses and case and brief reports, addressing the molecular mechanisms, clinical features, diagnostic biomarkers and management of extrapulmonary viral diseases. 

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Malik Aydin
Dr. Aykac Kubra
Dr. Osman Oğuz Demir
Guest Editors

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