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Perspectives and Positions

The Global Virus Network represents the interests of a worldwide network of virologists seeking to end viral threats through collaborative science. As part of our mission, we publish science-driven information, including perspectives and position statements.

Position Statements

Responding to Long COVID Responsibly

To effectively address the unique challenges presented by Long COVID,...

Improving Ventilation and Filtration for Public Health

The Global Virus Network recommends public health agencies update and...

Mpox (Monkeypox): We Must Not Let Our Guard Down

The Global Virus Network (GVN) recommends people and public health...

Perspectives

COVID / SARS-CoV-2

Could Viral Persistence Explain Long COVID? 

Author: Dr. ReitzJune 30, 2022  INTRODUCTION  One serious aspect of...

Impact of the Omicron Variants on the Ongoing Pandemic

May 10, 2022 INTRODUCTION  The emergence of the Omicron variant...

Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMS) as Potential COVID-19 Therapeutic

April 21, 2022 INTRODUCTION  Our last Perspective described how the...

Impact of Interferon on Disease Severity of COVID-19

March 28, 2022 INTRODUCTION  Types 1 and 3 interferon (IFN)...

Is Bradykinin Involved in COVID-19 Pathogenesis?

March 18, 2022 INFLAMMATION  One of the hallmarks of Covid-19...
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COVID-19 and the Gut Microbiome

February 11, 2022 EFFECTS OF MICROBIOMES The importance of the...

Perspectives

Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

Multiple Sclerosis: How is it Associated with Epstein-Barr Virus?

In the past, Multiple Sclerosis (MS) has been associated with...

Exploring the Mystery of Acute Pediatric Non-A-E Hepatitis

Recent outbreaks of non-A, -B, -C, -D, or -E hepatitis...

Marburg Virus Disease: Another Filovirus Zoonosis

Recently, Marburg Virus Disease (MVD), Ebola’s equally deadly cousin, emerged...