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World Journal of Virology is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal dedicated to publishing original, high-quality research findings in the field of virology, including clinical, translational, and basic studies, as well as research involving artificial intelligence. The journal focuses on, but is not limited to, the following areas: Arbovirus infections, viral bronchiolitis, central nervous system viral diseases, coinfection, DNA virus infections, viral encephalitis, viral eye infections, chronic fatigue syndrome, animal viral hepatitis, human viral hepatitis, viral meningitis, opportunistic infections, viral pneumonia, RNA virus infections, sexually transmitted diseases, viral skin diseases, slow virus diseases, tumor virus infections, viremia, zoonoses, plant viruses, prevention and control of viral infections, new antiviral drugs, vaccinations, emerging and reemerging virus infections, oncogenic viruses (instead of tumor virus infections), biological warfare, and new methods of diagnosis of virus infections including molecular genetics, molecular biology, etc. Types of articles published by the journal include clinical study, basic study, case report, editorial, review, minireview, systematic review, meta-analysis, guidelines, and correspondence. All submissions undergo a rigorous and transparent peer-review process by at least two independent reviewers. Manuscripts are evaluated based on scientific rigor, originality, clinical relevance, and reproducibility, with particular attention to methodological robustness and data integrity. Constructive and timely feedback is provided to ensure the highest standards of scholarly communication. The journal adheres to the highest standards of publication ethics and editorial integrity, in accordance with the guidelines of the Committee on Publication Ethics, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors, and the World Association of Medical Editors. To advance scientific discovery, promote evidence-based clinical practice, and foster innovation in virology, ultimately improving global health outcomes. We invite researchers, clinicians, and multidisciplinary experts worldwide to submit high-quality manuscripts and contribute to shaping the future of virological science. Submit an Article >>

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Mahmoud El-Bendary, MD, Professor, (Email: mmelbendary@gmail.com) Department of Tropical Medicine and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Mansoura 35111, Egypt
Kai Wang, MD, PhD, Professor, (Email: wangdoc2010@163.com) Department of Hepatology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China

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2220-3249 (online)

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Received (551), Duration of Peer Review (23 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (49 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (35 days/Mean), Accepted (61.0%/Mean), Production Time (57 days/Mean), Time to Publication (170 days/Mean), and Rejected (27.6%/Mean).

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Contents Volume 15 Issue 1 March 25, 2026

Opinion Review

Rethinking COVID-19 seasonality: A summer respiratory virus in the tropics, contrast to influenza

Prasan Kumar Panda, Rahul Garg

World J Virol 15(1):116492. Published online Mar 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i1.116492