The immune system plays a pivotal role in the initiation, development and resolution of
inflammation following insult or damage to organs. The heart is a vital organ which supplies …

Viral myocarditis has been identified as a major cause of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) that
can lead to heart failure. Historically, Coxsackieviruses and adenoviruses have been …

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 …

Viruses such as coxsackievirus B3 (CVB3) are entirely host cell-dependent parasites.
Indeed, they must cleverly exploit various compartments of host cells to complete their life …

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

Enteroviruses are a major source of human disease, particularly in neonates and young
children where infections can range from acute, self-limited febrile illness to meningitis …

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

Abstract Purpose of Review To summarize the current knowledge on the role that B
lymphocytes play in heart failure. Recent Findings Several studies from murine models have …

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 …