8th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases
June 09-11, 2025 | Rome, Italy
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.
Francis J. Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Stephen Hsu
Augusta University, United States
Claudia Ferreira
Biophytis Sorbonne, France
Yazdan Mirzanejad
University of British Columbia, Canada
Elena Chiappini
University of Florence, Italy
Dong H Kwon
Long Island University, United States
Debra Hawkins
University of Oklahoma, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : The role of the humoral innate immune system in evasion of streptococcus pyogenes infections
Francis J. Castellino, University of Notre Dame, United States
Title : Global environmental changes and mosquito-borne diseases in coastal areas
Ranjan Ramasamy, IDFISH Technology, United States
Title : The impact of global antibiotic resistance on the healthcare system, public health, environment and society
Reza Nassiri, Michigan State University, United States
Title : Current topics of adult COVID-19, Influenza, and RS virus patients in Japan
Seki Masafumi, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
Title : Novel nanotechnology and its potential applications
Stephen Hsu, Augusta University, United States
Title : 2000 years of pandemics: Past, present and future
Claudia Ferreira, Biophytis Sorbonne, France