Publication Name	World Journal of Virology
Manuscript ID	101693
Country	Germany

Category	Hematology
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	New frontiers in sickle cell disease: The role of antiviral therapies and emerging drugs in managing viral infections
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Tarun Sahu, Arunita Tushar Jagzape, Meenakshi Sinha, Ramanjan Sinha and Henu Kumar Verma
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Henu Kumar Verma, PhD, Department of Lung Health and Immunity, Helmholtz Zentrum Munich, Ingolstädter Landstraße 1, Munich 85764, Bayren, Germany. henu.verma@yahoo.com
Key Words	Sickle cell disease; Viral Infection; Virus; Antiviral; Therapeutics
Core Tip	Sickle cell disease patients are highly susceptible to viral infections due to their immune compromised state. This review highlights the complications associated with viral infections, its treatment plans, and the role of vaccinations in improving results in these patients. Future research is essential to optimize antiviral approaches in this vulnerable population.
Citation	Sahu T, Jagzape AT, Sinha M, Sinha R, Verma HK. New frontiers in sickle cell disease: The role of antiviral therapies and emerging drugs in managing viral infections. World J Virol 2024; In press

Received	2024-09-25 08:27
Peer-Review Started	2024-09-23 13:56
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2024-11-08 05:39
Revised	2024-11-14 13:00
Second Decision	2024-12-03 03:04
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2024-12-03 10:19
Articles in Press	2024-12-03 10:19
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Typeset the Manuscript	2025-01-02 02:28

ISSN	2220-3249 (online)
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