The large global burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) respiratory tract infections in
young children and older adults has gained increased recognition in recent years. Recent …

Antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE) is a mechanism by which the pathogenesis of
certain viral infections is enhanced in the presence of sub-neutralizing or cross-reactive non …

Cationic host defence peptides (CHDP), also known as antimicrobial peptides, are naturally
occurring peptides that can combat infections through their direct microbicidal properties …

Pediatric coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) after SARS-CoV-2 infection is associated
with fewer hospitalizations and often milder disease than in adults. A subset of children …

Hemodialysis (HD) majorly represents the global treatment option for patients with chronic
kidney disease stage 5, and, despite advances in dialysis technology, these patients face a …

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. While the local infiltration of
eosinophils and mast cells, and their role in the disease have long been recognized …

The diffusion of the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus and the implementation of restrictive measures led to
a drastic reduction of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) diffusion. Few RSV cases have been …

Viral infections are dangerous diseases for human health worldwide, which lead to
significant morbidity and mortality each year. Because of their importance and the lack of …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the associated morbidity and mortality due to bacterial
pathogens have been increasing globally to alarming levels. The World Health Organization …

Viral respiratory infections are a common cause of severe disease, especially in infants,
people who are immunocompromised, and in the elderly. Neutrophils, an important innate …