Abstract:The injury due to inflammation induced by viral infection and related immune responses plays an important role in the occurrence, development and prognosis of viral encephalitis (VE). Cytokines such as interleukin (IL)-2, IL-6, tumor necrosis factor-α, B-cell activating factor, and a proliferation-inducing ligand, and chemokines including CXCL8, CXCL9, CXCL10, CXCL11, CXCL13, and CCL19, are closely associated with the immunopathogenesis of VE. Therefore, the exploration of cytokines and chemokines related to VE is of guiding significance for understanding the pathogenesis, treatment and prognosis of the disease.