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World J Virol. Mar 25, 2026; 15(1): 118362
Published online Mar 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i1.118362
Published online Mar 25, 2026. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v15.i1.118362
Table 7 Summary of clinical frontiers
| Modality | Strategy | Primary advantage |
| Biomarkers | Viral “Fingerprinting” | Early detection before symptoms or bacterial shifts. AI-driven “Early Warning Systems” for high-risk neonates |
| Phage therapy | Targeting pathobionts | Highly specific; preserves the “good” microbiome. Routine “precision editing” for pathobiont-driven IBD |
| FVT | Sterile filtrate transfer | Safer than whole-fecal transplants for children. FVT is a primary “reset” for metabolic and immune health |
| Nutrition | Indirect modulation | Scalable and low risk for long-term health |
- Citation: Saeed NK, Elbeltagi YM, Al-Beltagi M. Unveiling the viral dimension: The paediatric gut virome as a key modulator of gastrointestinal metabolic, and neurodevelopmental health. World J Virol 2026; 15(1): 118362
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-3249/full/v15/i1/118362.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5501/wjv.v15.i1.118362