Pathogenesis of Flavivirus Infections

Dear Colleagues,

Flavivirus infections provide an in-depth analysis of the interaction between flaviviruses and the human and animal host, exploring the mechanisms by which these viruses cause cell lesions and diseases. By providing an overview of flaviviruses, this Special Issue discusses their viral structure, ecology, and transmission, as well as their immune and genetic diversity that contributes to their pathogenicity. The Special Issue specifically addresses viral infection and replication, detailing how flaviviruses invade and replicate within host cells, as well as the complex relationship between flaviviruses and the immune system, revealing how the immune response can influence the pathogenesis of these infections. Papers that exhaustively describe aspects of pathogenesis and immunopathogenesis related to the clinical manifestations of diseases caused by flaviviruses, including severe complications (such as encephalitis and haemorrhagic syndromes), are welcome. We also encourage the submission of silico study papers using computer simulation tools and related areas (such as artificial intelligence technologies). Finally, available therapeutic and prevention strategies, including antivirals, vaccines, and public health practices, essential for addressing diseases caused by flaviviruses, are also important topics that are covered in this Special Issue. This Special Issue offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the pathogenesis of these viruses, providing fundamental information for the diagnosis, treatment, and effective control of diseases caused by them.

Dr. Juarez Quaresma
Guest Editor

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• pathogenesis
• immunopathogenesis
• immune response
• clinical outcomes
• vaccines
• diagnostic
• public health
• one health
• molecular biology
• flavivirus
• computer simulation
• artificial intelligence