Special Issue on

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which progressively damages the immune system—particularly CD4+ T lymphocytes—thereby weakening the body’s ability to fight infections and diseases. As the disease advances, individuals become increasingly susceptible to opportunistic infections, malignancies, and systemic complications. AIDS represents the most advanced stage of HIV infection and is characterized by severe immune suppression and the occurrence of specific clinical conditions. Although there is currently no definitive cure, the widespread use of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly improved life expectancy, reduced transmission rates, and transformed HIV/AIDS into a manageable chronic condition with appropriate medical care.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Antiretroviral pharmacology
• Clinical manifestations
• Diagnostic technologies
• Epidemiology
• HIV and co-infections
• HIV drug resistance
• HIV virology
• HIV-associated malignancies
• Immunopathogenesis
• Maternal and pediatric HIV
• Neurological complications
• Opportunistic infections
• Prevention strategies
• Psychosocial and behavioral studies
• Public health and policy
• Vaccine development

Authors should read over the journal’s For Authors carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly specify the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title. The research field “Special Issue - Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome” should be selected during your submission.

Special Issue Timetable:

Guest Editor:

Dr. Aruna B. Patil

Community Medicine, Integrative Medical Research, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, India

For further questions or inquiries, please contact Editorial Assistant at wja@scirp.org.