The male genital tract (MGT) is the target of a number of viral infections that can have
deleterious consequences at the individual, offspring, and population levels. These …

Abstract Interferon-γ (IFN-γ)-induced protein 10 (IP-10 or CXCL-10) is a chemokine involved
in trafficking immune cells to inflammatory sites. Numerous studies have reported …

Viral infections have been a part of human existence to date, though viruses have posed a
huge threat with various outbreaks lately. These threats are associated with reproductive …

In the current era of combination antiretroviral therapy (ART), human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV)-infected individuals are living longer and healthier lives. Nevertheless, HIV-infected …

Of eight human herpesviruses (HHVs), often, only herpes simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1) and
2 (HSV-2) find mention in medical literature as both of these viruses are commonly …

Viral infections have haunted humankind since times immemorial. Overpopulation,
globalization, and extensive deforestation have created an ideal environment for a viral …

Both human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and human herpesvirus (HHV) infections persist
lifelong, and almost all individuals infected with HIV are also infected with≥ 1 HHV. These …

Infertility affects approximately one-sixth of couples globally, with the incidence of male
infertility steadily increasing. However, our understanding of the impact of viral infections on …

The male and female reproductive tracts are complex microenvironments that have diverse
functional demands. The immune system in the reproductive tract has the demanding task of …

CD8 T cells are emerging as important mediators in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular
disease (CVD). Immune activation may play a particular role in people with HIV (PWH) who …