Special Issues

Viruses publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic. The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated EBM will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.

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Discovery, Classification, and Early Research on the Lipid-Containing, Double-Stranded RNA Bacteriophage φ6
edited by and Aleksandra Alimova
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 8033 | Submission Open
Keywords: procapsid; nucleocapsid; polymerase complex; assembly; replication; recombination; packaging10
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Viruses)
Molecular Virus-Insect Interactions
edited by Li-Long Pan and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 6277 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant virus– insect vector interactions; virus transmission; entomopathogenic virus– insect host interactions; insect-specific viruses; induction and suppression of immune responses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Viruses)
Strategies for Preventing Viral Diseases of Domestic Animals submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 6251 | Submission Open
Keywords: domestic animals; viral diseases; prevention strategies; biosecurity; vaccines
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Viruses)
Bat- and Rodent-Borne Zoonotic Viruses submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5103 | Submission Open
Keywords: disease ecology; virus transmission; viral zoonoses; changing environment; pathogen dynamics; genomic evolution; ectoparasites
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Viruses)
An Update on Enterovirus Research
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 6 articles | Viewed by 4843 | Submission Open
Keywords: antivirals; enteroviruses; picornavirus; diagnostics; emerging and re-emerging diseases; viral proteins; virus replication; viral targets; virus– host interactions; vaccine development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Virology and Viral Diseases)
Viruses 2024 - A World of Viruses
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4605 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section General Virology)
State-of-the-Art Virology Research in Australia submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4553 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral vaccines; SARS-CoV-2; viral genomics; respiratory viruses; epidemiology; virus transmission; viral immunology; viral pathogenesis; disinfection; antivirals; molecular virology; zoonoses
(This special issue belongs to the Section General Virology)
Porcine Enteric Viruses
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4398 | Submission Open
Keywords: PEDV; TGEV; rotavirus; deltacoronavirus; sapelovirus; kobuvirus; astrovirus; pathogenicity; genetic evolution; vaccine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Viruses)
Animal Herpesvirus
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4261 | Submission Open
Keywords: herpesviruses; innate immune responses; host adaptive immune responses; herpesvirus– host; interactions; susceptibility
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Viruses)
Broadly Protective Anti-viral Vaccines
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 4064 | Submission Open
Keywords: universal vaccines; structure-based rational design; cross-protection; broadly neutralizing antibody; T-cell epitopes; preventative and therapeutic vaccines; adaptive immunology; highly variable virus
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals)
Bacteriophage Applications in Animals
edited by Jin Woo Jun
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3428 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacteriophage therapy; prophylaxis; application in animals; infectious diseases; in vivo animal experiment; zoonoses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Viruses)
Impact of Pandemic Measures on the Epidemiology and Seasonality of Other Viruses
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 3410 | Submission Open
Keywords: epidemiology; pandemic measures; changing pattern; seasonality; COVID-19; impact; lockdown; viral circulation; host immunity
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Virology and Viral Diseases)
Phage Assembly Pathways — to the Memory of Lindsay Black 2.0
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 3286 | Submission Open
Keywords: capsid assembly; DNA packaging; portal assembly; host receptor; tail contraction; ejectosome assembly; DNA translocation; lysis control
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Viruses)
Hepatitis B: From Disease to Prevention submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2745 | Submission Open
Keywords: hepatitis B; pathogenesis; epidemiology; vaccination; factors influencing vaccination; antibody persistence
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Virology and Viral Diseases)
Plant Virus Transmission by Vectors 2024
edited by and
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2672 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant viruses; virus– vector– plant interaction; vector acquisition/transmission; vector immune response; insects
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viruses of Plants, Fungi and Protozoa)
Congenital Viral Infections: Mechanisms of Vertical Transmission and Pathology Findings
edited by Maria P. Bonasoni
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 2655 | Submission Open
Keywords: fetal pathology; placental pathology; placental barrier disruption; viral infection in pregnancy; fetal/neonatal outcome in congenital viral infections
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Virology and Viral Diseases)
Cellular Mechanisms Regulating HIV Replication
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2289 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Virology and Viral Diseases)
Epidemiology of Foodborne Viral Diseases
edited by , and Annamaria Pandiscia
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1961 | Submission Open
Keywords: emerging foodborne viruses; HAV; HEV; NoV; enteric viruses; molecular methods; food safety; risk assessment; food hygiene
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Viruses)
TRIM Proteins in Antiviral Immunity and Virus Pathogenesis
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1924 | Submission Open
Keywords: Tripartite Motif (TRIM) proteins; E3-Ubiquitin ligases; innate immunity; antiviral restriction factors; proviral functions; Type-I Interferons (IFN-I); inflammatory cytokines; ubiquitin; ubiquitin-like proteins; viral antagonism; autophagy; viral pathogenesis
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals)
Vaccines against Enveloped RNA Viruses, 2024
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1841 | Submission Open
Keywords: enveloped RNA viruses; emerging viruses; vaccines; zika virus; SARS-CoV-2; influenza virus
(This special issue belongs to the Section General Virology)
The Application of Viruses to Biotechnology 3.0 submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1243 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral vectors; plant protection; gene therapy; virus-based vaccines; viral nanotechnology; phage display; viral gene delivery; virus-mediated gene editing; virus-like particles (VLPs)
(This special issue belongs to the Section General Virology)
Tobamoviruses: Molecular Aspects and Resistance Regulation—a Special Issue Commemorating 125 Years of Research on Tobamoviruses submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1079 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viruses of Plants, Fungi and Protozoa)
Antiviral Resistance Mutations submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 793 | Submission Open
Keywords: antiviral resistance; virus evolution; viral genome mutation; drug-resistant phenotypes; immune escape
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals)
Regulation of Viral Replication and Cellular Antiviral Mechanisms by Components of SWI/SNF Complex
edited by Ganjam Kalpana
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 521 | Submission Open
Keywords: SWI/SNF; BAF complex; INI1/SMARCB1; BRG1/SMARCA4; BRM/SMARCA2; viruses; transcription; late events; early events; particle morphogenesis; RNA mimicry; chroimatin remodeling; interferon signalling
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals)
Hepatitis C Virus Infection among People Who Inject Drugs
edited by , Alison D. Marshall, Evan Cunningham, Adelina Artenie and Jack Stone
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 484 | Submission Open
Keywords: hepatitis C; HCV; testing; diagnostics; treatment; post-cure care; follow-up; reinfection; linkage to care; harm reduction; integrated care; elimination; people who use drugs; patient engagement; patient-centered care; healthcare intervention
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Virology and Viral Diseases)
The Impact of Wolbachia on Virus Infection
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 484 | Submission Open
Keywords: arboviruses; wolbachia; DENV; YFV; CHIKV; viral replication; eradication strategies; mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Insect Viruses)
Spumaretroviruses: Research and Applications
edited by , Marcelo A. Soares, and Martin Löchelt
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 294 | Submission Open
Keywords: ancient retroviruses; antivirals; complex retroviruses; endogenous elements; foamy viruses; foamy virus-host interactions; foamy virus prevalence; foamy virus vectors; immune responses; molecular biology and replication; natural infections; nonhuman primates and non-primates; restriction factors spumaretroviruses; structural biology; taxonomy; viral proteins; virus detection assays; zoonoses
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Viruses)
How to Adjust the Action Steps for Achieving the Global Hepatitis Virus (HBV/HCV/HDV) Elimination Targets?
edited by Ferruccio Bonino
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 212 | Submission Open
Keywords: antivirals; chronic viral hepatitis infections; HBV; HBV functional cure; HCV; HCV vaccine; HDV; HDV-RNA; anti-HD
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals)
Enteroviruses: Respiratory and Nervous System Infections
edited by Amy B. Rosenfeld and Vincent R. Racaniello
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 155 | Submission Open
Keywords: enteroviruses; pathogenesis; biology; antibodies; neurotropism; neurovirulence; neuroinvasion; viremia; replication; receptors; rhinovirus; innate immunity; poliovirus
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Virology and Viral Diseases)
Next Generation Sequencing for HIV Drug Resistance Testing, 2nd Edition
edited by Guinevere Q. Lee
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 146 | Submission Open
Keywords: NGS; HIV drug resistance; HIV genetic diversity; HIV subtypes
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals)
Cyanophage and Algal Virus submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 143 | Submission Open
Keywords: cyanophages; algal viruses; Algavirales; Phycodnaviridae; Marnaviridae; aquatic virus; algae bloom; viral diversity; viral ecology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viruses of Plants, Fungi and Protozoa)
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Viruses
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 138 | Submission Open
Keywords: bovine viral diarrhea viruses; BVDV; molecular biology; pathogenesis; immune response; vaccination strategies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Viruses)
Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Children
edited by Oscar G. Gómez-Duarte and Pearay L. Ogra
submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 117 | Submission Open
Keywords: hepatitis C virus  ; pathogenesis; immune response; vertical transmission; hepatitis C vaccines  ; screening and diagnosis; direct-acting antivirals; therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Virology and Viral Diseases)
Emerging and Re-emerging Infections: Impact on Substances of Human Origin (SoHO) submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 112 | Submission Open
Keywords: substances of human origin (SoHO); infectious diseases; emerging and re-emerging infections; transmission risk
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Virology and Viral Diseases)
HIV and Drugs of Abuse, 3rd Edition submission deadline 30 Jun 2024 | Viewed by 84 | Submission Open
Keywords: substance use disorders; HIV; HAND; methamphetamine
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Virology and Viral Diseases)
Viral Sepsis: Pathogenesis, Diagnostics and Therapeutics
edited by Karolina Akinosoglou and
submission deadline 1 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1515 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral sepsis; HIV; HBV; HCV; EBV; HDV; HEV; CMV; HSV; HPV; influenza; RSV; COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; other viruses; viral infection; sepsis; pathogenesis; diagnosis; therapy; biomarkers; vaccination
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals)
Advances in Animal Influenza Virus Research: Third Edition submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 2574 | Submission Open
Keywords: animal influenza viruses; human infections; animal infections; epidemiology; pathogenesis; genetic characterization; antigenic characterization; reassortment events; spillover
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Viruses)
Novel Vaccines for Porcine Viruses submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 275 | Submission Open
Keywords: porcine viruses; porcine vaccines; swine vaccines; viral-vectored vaccines; DNA and mRNA vaccines; swine viral diseases; vaccine development
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Viruses)
Enteric and Respiratory Viruses in Animals and Birds: Volume 5
edited by
submission deadline 15 Jul 2024 | Viewed by 108 | Submission Open
Keywords: coronaviruses; rotaviruses; caliciviruses; adenoviruses; herpesviruses; pestiviruses; paramyxoviruses; orthomyxoviruse; diagnosis; experimental techniques; molecular epidemiology; pathogenicity; treatment and control methodology
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Viruses)
Bacteriophage Diversity
edited by Bert Ely
submission deadline 20 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 1497 | Submission Open
Keywords: bacteriophages; phage diversity; genome evolution; new genera; phage– host interactions
(This special issue belongs to the Section Bacterial Viruses)
Advanced Microscopy and Imaging Approaches to Dissect Virus–Host Interactions
edited by
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4651 | Submission Open
Keywords: high-resolution imaging; virus– host; correlative microscopy; viral replication cycle
(This special issue belongs to the Section General Virology)
Plant Virus Interactions with Hosts: Mechanisms and Applications
edited by Feng Zhu, and Jing Shang
submission deadline 30 Jul 2024 | 1 articles | Viewed by 1536 | Submission Open
Keywords: plant defense against viral pathogens; the pathogenic mechanisms of plant virus infection; viral disease resistance; plant– virus interactions; plant antiviral mechanisms; viral diseases control; applications in viral diseases; RNAi and its application in control viral pathogens; spray-induced gene silencing and its application in control viral pathogens; novel technologies and pathways to control viral pathogens; generation of transgenic crops resistant to viral pathogens
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viruses of Plants, Fungi and Protozoa)
Enzymes as Antiviral Targets submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 5 articles | Viewed by 12889 | Submission Open
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals)
Host-Directed Therapies for HIV and RNA Respiratory Virus Infections
edited by and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 12107 | Submission Open
Keywords: HIV infection; SARS-CoV-2 infection; Influenza infection; RSV infection; Host-directed therapies
(This special issue belongs to the Section Human Virology and Viral Diseases)
African Swine Fever Virus 4.0
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 9 articles | Viewed by 10845 | Submission Open
Keywords: ASF; ASFV; virus virulence; pathogenesis in natural hosts; protective host immune response; vaccine development; virus replication; virus structure/morphogenesis; ASF diagnostics
(This special issue belongs to the Section Animal Viruses)
Viral Strategies to Regulate Host Immunity or Signal Pathways
edited by
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 5372 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus– host interaction; viral immunity; viral pathogenesis; immune evasion; innate immunity; adaptive immunity; signal pathway
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals)
15th International Adenovirus Meeting submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 4 articles | Viewed by 4162 | Submission Open
Keywords: human and non-human adenovirus; virus– host response; receptors; immunology and pathogenesis; epidemiology; oncolytic vectors; vaccines; structure and assembly; entry and cell trafficking; life cycle; antiviral targets
(This special issue belongs to the Section General Virology)
Computational Drug Discovery for Viral Infections submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 3 articles | Viewed by 4128 | Submission Open
Keywords: computational drug design; structure-based drug design; ligand-based drug design; pharmacophore modeling; therapeutic targets; drug repurposing strategy; virtual screening approach; SAR/QSAR modeling; novel antiviral compounds; theoretical modeling; molecular pathways; molecular medicine; molecular mechanisms
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals)
Viruses and Non-Coding RNAs
edited by Renske D.M. Steenbergen, , Afsar Naqvi and
submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 3382 | Submission Open
Keywords: viral infections; microRNAs; long noncoding RNAs; antiviral immunity; post-transcriptional regulation; virus diagnostics and therapeutics
(This special issue belongs to the Section General Virology)
Recent Advances in Antiviral Natural Products 2023 submission deadline 31 Jul 2024 | 2 articles | Viewed by 2441 | Submission Open
Keywords: virus; antiviral; host-defense; natural product; drug delivery; infectious disease
(This special issue belongs to the Section Viral Immunology, Vaccines, and Antivirals)
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