Epidemiology and Prevention of HIV/AIDS
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Virology and Viral Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2026 | Viewed by 1345
Special Issue Editors
2. Allergy, Clinical Immunology and AIDS Center, Kaplan Medical Center, Rehovot 7680400, Israel
Interests: HIV clinical care; HIV in older age; HIV and comorbidities; HIV natural course; HIV therapy; immunology in HIV
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global challenge posed by HIV/AIDS still remains a significant focus of modern medicine and public health policy decades after its first identification. Despite remarkable advances in antiretroviral therapies transforming the disease into a manageable chronic condition for many, the complex dynamics of its epidemiology and prevention present an ever-evolving landscape. This Special Issue of Viruses, entitled "Epidemiology and Prevention of HIV/AIDS", offers a timely and critical examination of the ongoing research defining current strategies.
It highlights innovative research and comprehensive reviews in critical areas such as the molecular epidemiology of evolving viral strains, the challenges of implementing effective pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programs in diverse populations, and novel biomedical and behavioral interventions aimed at reducing new infections. The selected papers cover a broad spectrum of topics, from advanced bioinformatic analyses of transmission networks to the latest clinical applications of long-acting prevention strategies and community-based intervention models.
Our aim is to synthesize current knowledge, address existing disparities in care and prevention, and inspire future research directions toward the goal of ultimately eradicating this public health threat. We extend our sincere gratitude to all contributing authors and expert reviewers for their invaluable insights and dedication to advancing the mission of Viruses.
Dr. Daniel G. Elbirt
Dr. Keren Mahlab-Guri
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- HIV clinical care
- HIV prevention
- HIV in older age
- HIV and comorbidities
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