Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology
October 22-24, 2026
Retrovirus
Retroviruses are a unique group of viruses that replicate by integrating their genetic material into the host’s DNA, leading to lifelong infection. From a public health perspective, retroviruses are significant because they often cause chronic disease and long-term immune system damage. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the most well-known retrovirus and remains a global public health challenge. Retroviral infections can weaken the immune system, making individuals more vulnerable to opportunistic infections and certain cancers. Public health strategies emphasize prevention through education, safe practices, blood safety, early diagnosis, and long-term treatment using antiretroviral therapy. Addressing stigma, ensuring access to care, and maintaining strong surveillance systems are critical. Advances in treatment have transformed retroviral infections from fatal conditions into manageable chronic diseases, highlighting the importance of sustained public health investment and global cooperation.
Adele Ann Webb
Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States
Mariano Votta
Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, Italy
Ashot Khachatryan
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Ches Jones
University of Arkansas, United States
Adeva A Elem
Mercer University, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Artificial radionuclides and evolutionary mismatch: Vulnerability of the colon, pancreas, diabetes, and arteries
Sebastiano Venturi, Department of Public Health of Rimini, Italy
Title : Specific strategies over the life course for early identification, prevention, treatment, and long-term support
Christopher Ashton, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Population health, public health and the social determinants of health: The state of the science
Adele Ann Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Title : The nutritional management of healthy menu plans
Iuliana Vintila, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania
Title : Healthcare system profiles and pandemic outcomes: A cross-country multi-dimensional scaling analysis of Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany
Giuseppe Orlando, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Title : Change your genes – change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, USCF School of Medicine, United States