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Paediatric Virology and its interaction between basic science and clinical practice (Review)

Ioannis N Mammas1, Anne Greenough2, Maria Theodoridou3

  • 1Department of Clinical Virology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion 71003, Greece.

International Journal of Molecular Medicine
|January 13, 2018
PubMed

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Breastfeeding is key to preventing infant viral infections. The workshop also covered long-term outcomes of respiratory syncytial virus and rhinovirus infections, and advancements in paediatric virology.

Area of Science:

  • Paediatric Virology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The 3rd Workshop on Paediatric Virology convened to discuss critical aspects of viral infections in children.
  • Key areas included prevention, long-term outcomes, and public health strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize the proceedings and key takeaways from the 2017 Paediatric Virology workshop.
  • To highlight advancements and ongoing challenges in paediatric viral disease management and prevention.

Main Methods:

  • Review of topics presented at the 3rd Workshop on Paediatric Virology.
  • Synthesis of discussions on breastfeeding, specific viral infections (RSV, rhinovirus, hepatitis B/C, HPV, influenza), and related interventions.

Main Results:

  • Breastfeeding's role in preventing early-life viral infections was emphasized.
  • Long-term outcomes of respiratory syncytial virus and rhinovirus in premature infants were discussed, stressing the need for preventative strategies.
  • Vaccination policies, mother-to-child transmission, probiotics, asthma links, and neuroimaging in viral infections were also covered.

Conclusions:

  • The workshop underscored the importance of breastfeeding and proactive preventative strategies for viral infections in children.
  • Advances in vaccination, understanding long-term sequelae, and novel therapeutic approaches like probiotics were highlighted.
  • The review provides a comprehensive update on the evolving landscape of paediatric virology.

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