Author Information
Masayuki Saijo is a prominent researcher in the field of infectious diseases, serving as the Chief of the Special Pathogens Laboratory in the Department of Virology I at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases in Tokyo, Japan. His work primarily focuses on the study and understanding of various viral pathogens, contributing significantly to the global knowledge of infectious diseases.Research Contributions
Masayuki Saijo has made substantial contributions to the field of virology, particularly in the study of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus, Zika virus, and Japanese encephalitis virus. His recent research highlights include the development of detection methods for Zika virus in mosquitoes, mapping antibody epitopes on viral proteins, and exploring the virulence factors of Heartland Bandavirus. His work also extends to investigating co-infections and potential treatments, such as the use of L-DOPA against SFTS virus infection.Aliases
Throughout his career, Masayuki Saijo has been referenced in publications under several aliases, including M Saijo, M. Saijo, and Masayuki Saijo. These variations are commonly found in academic and professional citations.Publication and Citation Metrics
| Metric |
Value |
| Total Papers |
416 |
| Citation Count |
8727 |
| h-index |
47 |
