Viruses, immunity, and immunodeficiency

The publication explores the critical role of viruses in altering immune responses, particularly their immunosuppressive effects, highlighted by the emergence of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. It stems from a symposium sponsored by the University of South Florida College of Medicine, showcasing interdisciplinary collaboration among microbiologists, immunologists, biochemists, oncologists, and physicians. This volume addresses current biomedical interests, emphasizing the complex interactions between viruses and the immune system, which can increase susceptibility to various infections.