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66 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 378 Viral Infections and Vectors papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • The study is based on in-silico results and may require further experimental validation. The study does not report any clinical trials or in-vivo experiments. The study focuses on a single lead compound, Octavir-1Q.

    IN-SILICO VALIDATION OF A QUADRUPLE-TARGET INHIBITION STRATEGY FOR ORTHOHANTAVIRUS USING LEAD COMPOUND OCTAVIR-1Q · 2026 · DOI

  • Further experimental validation of Octavir-1Q is needed. In-vivo experiments and clinical trials are required to fully evaluate the potential of Octavir-1Q. The study suggests that further research on the pharmacokinetic properties of Octavir-1Q is needed.

    IN-SILICO VALIDATION OF A QUADRUPLE-TARGET INHIBITION STRATEGY FOR ORTHOHANTAVIRUS USING LEAD COMPOUND OCTAVIR-1Q · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of awareness and vigilance in Guatemala and Central America is a challenge. The presence of wild rodents and the potential for hantavirus transmission is a challenge. The need for community prevention measures is a challenge.

    Hantavirus: ¿Qué riesgos hay para Guatemala y Centroamérica? · 2026 · DOI

  • High short-term mortality of SFTS - Lack of approved antiviral therapy - Limited understanding of the pathogenesis of SFTS

    CD163⁺ monocytes and soluble CD163 as prognostic indicators in severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome: An integrative analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • Rapid progression of hantavirus infections. Potential need for intensive respiratory support. Limited awareness and understanding of hantavirus infections among radiologists and emergency medicine professionals.

    Hantavirus infection in emergency radiology: Imaging manifestations, pathophysiology, and infection control considerations · 2026 · DOI

  • The transmission of Hantavirus from animals to humans is a significant challenge. The lack of awareness and education about Hantavirus transmission is a challenge. The implementation of the One Health approach is a challenge.

    Hantavirus: A Zoonotic Pathogen and Its Role in Achieving Sustainable Development · 2026 · DOI

  • Human encroachment into these caves for shelter, hunting, mineral harvesting, and tourism poses a risk of exposure to infectious agents these bats may carry, yet little is known about the viruses present in these bats.

    Detection of diverse coronaviruses, paramyxoviruses, and rhabdoviruses from cave-dwelling bats in Eastern Uganda · 2026 · DOI

  • Further research is needed to investigate the association between IFITM3 polymorphism and SFTSV infection in other animal species. The study suggests that future research should explore the potential role of IFITM3 in SFTSV infection and transmission. The study highlights the need for further research into the development of diagnostic tools and therapeutic strategies for SFTSV infection.

    First Report of IFITM3 Polymorphism Associated with Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus (SFTSV) Infection in the Raccoon Dog · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the current understanding of the genetic factors contributing to SFTSV infection. The study highlights the need for further research into the association between IFITM3 polymorphism and SFTSV infection. The study notes that prior studies have primarily focused on the transmission of SFTSV through tick bites, and that further research is needed to understand the role of other transmission routes.

    First Report of IFITM3 Polymorphism Associated with Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus (SFTSV) Infection in the Raccoon Dog · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding about the risk of human-to-human transmission of hantavirus. There is no licensed treatment or vaccine available for hantavirus.

    Hantavirus: What you need to know · 2026 · DOI

  • The risk of person-to-person transmission of the Andes strain. The challenge of minimizing transmission on a cruise ship. The need for rapid isolation and monitoring of contacts.

    Hantavirus: French and US nationals test positive as cruise ship docks in Canary Islands: Video 1 · 2026 · DOI

  • The risk of person-to-person transmission of the Andes strain is not fully understood. The effectiveness of current measures to minimize transmission is not known.

    Hantavirus: French and US nationals test positive as cruise ship docks in Canary Islands: Video 1 · 2026 · DOI

  • Yet control efforts remain largely confined to individual-level tick bite prevention, reflecting persistent gaps in understanding the ecological mechanisms that sustain SFTS transmission, particularly how environmental factors shape transmission dynamics across vectors, animal reservoirs, and human populations.

    Systematic review of environmental factors associated with severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome occurrences in humans · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies a gap in the understanding of the epidemiology of hantavirus in Brazil. It highlights the need for more research on the environmental and occupational factors associated with the transmission of the virus.

    ANÁLISE EPIDEMIOLÓGICA DA HANTAVIROSE NO BRASIL: DISTRIBUIÇÃO GEOGRÁFICA E PRINCIPAIS TENDÊNCIAS (2018-2023) · 2026 · DOI

  • To further develop and refine the proposed dual-targeted mechanism - To conduct in vivo studies to validate the efficacy of the proposed mechanism - To explore the potential applications of quantum chemical simulation in antiviral therapy development

    A Dual-Targeting Chemotherapeutic Blueprint for Andes Hantavirus: A Quantum Chemical and Structural Dynamics Approach · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of effective therapeutic strategies for treating Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome - The need for a novel approach to target the Andes Hantavirus - The potential for quantum chemical simulation to accelerate the development of new antiviral therapies

    A Dual-Targeting Chemotherapeutic Blueprint for Andes Hantavirus: A Quantum Chemical and Structural Dynamics Approach · 2026 · DOI

  • The absence of reports does not necessarily imply the absence of viral circulation. There is a need for increased vigilance and community prevention measures in Guatemala and Central America.

    Hantavirus: ¿Qué riesgos hay para Guatemala y Centroamérica? · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on improving surveillance and control measures to prevent zoonotic spillover. The study suggests that routine genomic monitoring is necessary to track the evolution of CCHFV. Further research is needed to understand the epidemiology of CCHFV in Nigeria.

    A comprehensive review of the epidemiology and research gaps of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever in Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of dedicated tick surveillance is a major research gap. The weak integration of CCHFV into priority zoonotic disease frameworks is another research gap. The extremely low national research output is also a significant research gap.

    A comprehensive review of the epidemiology and research gaps of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever in Nigeria · 2026 · DOI

  • Lack of reliable admission-time risk stratification tools for SFTS - Limited understanding of the pathogenesis of SFTS

    CD163⁺ monocytes and soluble CD163 as prognostic indicators in severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome: An integrative analysis · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of information on the presence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever viral RNA in hard ticks infesting livestock in southern Iran. The study aims to address this gap by investigating the presence of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever viral RNA in hard ticks infesting livestock in the region.

    Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever viral RNA-free hard ticks infesting livestock in a rural region of southern Iran · 2026 · DOI

  • The outbreak highlights the challenges in responding to public health emergencies in areas with fragile healthcare systems. The fragility of local healthcare capacity and propagation by conflict, community distrust and population mobility have contributed to the outbreak.

    Bundibugyo virus outbreak: when a concerning pathogen meets a humanitarian emergency · 2026 · DOI

  • Macrobrachium rosenbergii nodavirus (MrNV) is the associated helper virus of XSV and their co-infection has been linked to white tail disease in freshwater prawns globally, although the role of XSV is remains unclear.

    Hidden diversity and expanded host range of sarthroviruses, including terrestrial vertebrates · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper does not provide a comprehensive review of all imaging modalities. The discussion of infection control considerations is limited to general recommendations.

    Hantavirus infection in emergency radiology: Imaging manifestations, pathophysiology, and infection control considerations · 2026 · DOI

  • The lack of understanding of the molecular mechanisms of coagulopathy in VHFs. The need for development of treatment strategies targeting coagulation disorders.

    Coagulopathy in viral haemorrhagic fevers and beyond: molecular mechanisms and targeted interventions · 2026 · DOI

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