Virus infections and autoimmune disease have long been linked. These infections often
precede the occurrence of inflammation in the target organ. Several mechanisms often used …

Enteroviruses (EV) frequently infect the central nervous system (CNS) and induce
neurological diseases. Although the CNS is composed of many different cell types, the …

Coxsackievirus B3 (CVB3), a member of the picornavirus family and enterovirus genus,
causes viral myocarditis, aseptic meningitis, and pancreatitis in humans. We genetically …

The family Picornaviridae contains some notable members, including rhinovirus, which
infects humans more frequently than any other virus; poliovirus, which has paralysed or …

Respiratory viruses exert a heavy toll of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite this
burden there are few specific treatments available for respiratory virus infections. Since …

Coxsackieviruses (CVs) are relatively common viruses associated with a number of serious
human diseases, including myocarditis and meningo-encephalitis. These viruses are …

Enteroviral persistence has been implicated in the pathogenesis of several chronic human
diseases, including dilated cardiomyopathy, insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, and …

Neonates are particularly susceptible to coxsackievirus infections of the central nervous
system (CNS), which can cause meningitis, encephalitis, and long-term neurological deficits …

Sex is a significant contributor to the outcome of human infections. Males are frequently
more susceptible to viral, bacterial, and fungal infections, often attributed to weaker immune …

Oncolytic virotherapy represents one of the most advanced strategies to treat otherwise
untreatable types of cancer. Despite encouraging developments in recent years, the limited …