Viral Immunology in Transplant Patients
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Virology and Viral Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 820
Special Issue Editor
Interests: infectious disease; transplants; immunology; AI; healthcare management; antimicrobial stewardship
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on the challenges and advancements in managing viral infections in transplant patients, an area of critical importance given the immunocompromised nature of these individuals. Transplant patients are at unique risk for viral infections due to immunosuppressive therapy, which may hinder their immune response to both common and opportunistic pathogens. This Special Issue aims to explore the latest research in viral immunology within this context, including insights into host–pathogen interactions, immune evasion mechanisms, and the development of innovative immunotherapies and prophylactic measures.
Key themes will include the following:
- Mechanisms of Viral Pathogenesis and Immune Response: Understanding how different viruses interact with and evade the host immune system in transplant patients, including detailed studies on immune dysregulation caused by immunosuppressive therapies.
- Diagnostic and Monitoring Approaches: Advances in the identification and monitoring of viral infections in transplant settings, including emerging biomarkers, molecular diagnostics, and real-time surveillance strategies.
- Preventive Strategies and Immunomodulatory Therapies: Development and evaluation of prophylactic treatments, vaccines, and immunotherapies aimed at reducing viral morbidity and mortality among transplant recipients.
- Clinical Management and Outcomes: Case studies and clinical trials detailing novel treatment protocols and their impact on patient outcomes, focusing on optimizing care for specific transplant populations such as renal, cardiac, or hematopoietic recipients.
This Special Issue invites original research, review articles, and case reports that provide a deeper understanding of viral immunology in transplant patients, with the goal of advancing clinical practices and improving patient care in this vulnerable population.
Dr. Alessandro Perrella
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- viral infections
- transplant patients
- immunocompromised
- immune response
- host–pathogen interactions
- immunotherapies
- diagnostic approaches
- preventive strategies
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