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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

Battling Pandemic Viruses Like Avian Influenza

Authors: Maggie L. Bartlett, PhD, and Sten Vermund, MD, PhD...

‘Triple-demic’ of respiratory illnesses launches vaccination season. Have you gotten yours?

The letter below, written by GVN's president, Dr. Sten Vermund,...

Universal Access to New Vaccines in 2023: A Necessity for Public Health

A Joint Statement by the World Health Network and Global...

Perspectives

COVID / SARS-CoV-2

Cell-Mediated and Innate Immunity Against SARS-COV-2: What is Known

January 26, 2022 Titers of neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) against SARS-CoV-2...

Omicron: Transmissibility, Immune Evasion, and Pathogenicity

January 13, 2022 We are currently in a wave of...
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Could Viral Persistence Explain Long Covid?

Could Viral Persistence Explain Long Covid?  Author: Dr. Reitz June...
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Global Outbreaks of Monkeypox

May 25, 2022  Introduction  WHO and other health organizations are...

Impact of the Omicron variants on the Ongoing Pandemic

Impact of the Omicron variants on the Ongoing Pandemic May...

Specialized Pro-Resolving Mediators (SPMs) as Potential Covid-19 Therapeutic

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

Perspectives

Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic

Dengue virus: Urgency in our warming world

  Why is this important? In the summer of 2023,...

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...