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Welcome to the World Journal of Virology

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 >>

2026 Published Issues
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Editors-in-Chief
  • 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
Indexing/Abstracting
The WJV is now abstracted and indexed in PubMed, PubMed Central, Reference Citation Analysis, China Science and Technology Journal Database, and Superstar Journals Database.
Journal Metrics
There is currently no impact factor.
ISSN
2220-3249 (online)
Latest Manuscript Statistics
Received (554), Duration of Peer Review (23 days/Mean), Days from Submission to First Decision (49 days/Mean), Second Decision Time (35 days/Mean), Accepted (60.8%/Mean), Production Time (58 days/Mean), Time to Publication (169 days/Mean), and Rejected (28.2%/Mean).
Review
Chang-Hua Yi, Wen-Xian Qian, Jie Wei, Jian-Jun Shen, Ping Huang, Zi-Hao Liang 
World J Virol 15(2):116792. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i2.116792
Minireviews
Sandhya Edhi, Naga Vishnu Kandra, Sita Kumari Karanam, Praveen Kumar Uppala 
World J Virol 15(2):119515. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i2.119515
Retrospective Study
Jackson Sebeza, Peter Memiah, Mariam Salim Mbwana, Hassan Fredrick Fussi, Hafidha Mhando Bakari, Upendo Kayeke Chenya, Beatrice Kelvin Mpimo, Haji Mbwana Ally, Basile Ikuzo, Habib Omari Ramadhani 
World J Virol 15(2):120310. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i2.120310
Observational Study
Jerina Jaho, Luçiano Balilaj, Ani Bulla, Ylenia Capraro, Leonard Lamfu, Leonardo Baiocchi 
World J Virol 15(2):118992. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i2.118992
Systematic Reviews
Aikaterini Tsantila, Kleanthi Gourounti, Christina Nanou, Dimitra Metallinou, Vasiliki E Georgakopoulou, Angeliki Bolou, Athina Diamanti 
World J Virol 15(2):118445. Published online Jun 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i2.118445
Case Report
Correspondence
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