Virology, Emerging Diseases & vaccines

Clinical and Diagnostic Virology

Diagnosis of any probable viral infection with the help of various tests such as, specific, assorted or conventional tests to identify the causative virus. Multiple methods are in use for laboratory diagnosis in probing the viral infections, including serology, viral culture, antigen detection, and nucleic acid detection. Due to various developments in the technology, we see high-end and quite impressive immunologic and molecular diagnostic tests are developed to provide more accurate results and to detect the viruses- type, number and to identify their pathogenicity as well. This field provides specific recommendations for diagnostic approach to clinically important viral infections.Furthermore, identifying viral resistance to treatments or vaccines is an important part of clinical virology, particularly with emerging and evolving viruses like HIV, influenza, or SARS-CoV-2. In addition to patient care, clinical and diagnostic virology is crucial for public health surveillance and the prevention of viral outbreaks. Monitoring the prevalence of viral infections, identifying new viral strains, and tracking virus mutations are essential for controlling the spread of diseases. Advances in diagnostics have also facilitated early detection of viral infections, helping reduce morbidity and mortality rates. Ultimately, the integration of clinical virology with modern diagnostic technologies has transformed the way viral diseases are detected, treated, and controlled, playing an essential role in improving global public health.