10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases
June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
Exogenous Retroviruses
Exogenous retroviruses represent a fascinating class of viruses that have integrated into the genome of their host organisms. These viruses, characterized by their unique ability to reverse transcribe their RNA genome into DNA, have left an indelible mark on the evolution of various species. One notable example is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), responsible for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV, having zoonotic origins, likely jumped from non-human primates to humans in Central Africa. The virus's integration into the human genome has raised intriguing questions about the impact of exogenous retroviruses on human evolution and susceptibility to certain diseases. Research into these viruses extends beyond human health, encompassing diverse organisms, from plants to animals, where exogenous retroviruses have influenced genetic diversity and adaptation over millions of years.
Ranjan Ramasamy
IDFISH Technology, United States
Saurabh Chattopadhyay
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Yazdan Mirzanejad
University of British Columbia, Canada
Michele Mishto
Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Seki Masafumi
Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
Chukwuemeka Iloegbu
NYU/Emarin, United States
Stephanie Maltais
University of Montreal, CanadaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Extensively drug-resistant bacterial infections: Confronting a global crisis with urgent solutions in prevention, surveillance, and treatment
Yazdan Mirzanejad, University of British Columbia, Canada
Title : Pathogen-derived noncanonical epitopes: Are they valuable targets for novel vaccinations and shall we be concerned about autoimmune responses?
Michele Mishto, Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Title : Bioterrorism through the ages: Historical perspective, emerging threats, and medical countermeasures
Claudia Ferreira, Sorbonne University, France
Title : When acute EBV mimics HIV: A case of false positive p24 antigen and low-level HIV antibody reactivity
Smriti Chaudhary, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Title : OnePeru: Peruvian bioinformatics platform to contribute to the fight against antimicrobial resistance
Pool Marcos Carbajal, University of San Martin de Porres, Peru
Title : Measles vaccination coverage indicators in 2023 and advance towards measles elimination and eradication by 2030
Pedro Plans Rubio, College of Physicians of Barcelona, Spain