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Ioannis N Mammas¹, Maria Theodoridou², Anna Kramvis³

¹Department of Clinical Virology, School of Medicine, University of Crete, Heraklion 71003, Greece.

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|March 30, 2017

Summary

This workshop reviewed advances in pediatric virology, covering HIV-1, hepatitis B and C, Zika virus, and influenza in children. It also discussed diagnostic methods and the anti-vaccination movement.

Keywords:

AIDS Coxsackie viruses ENT HIV-1 HPV MRI Paediatric Virology Zika virus conjunctivitis hepatitis B hepatitis C influenza viral infections

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Virology
Infectious Diseases
Public Health

Background:

The 2nd Workshop on Paediatric Virology convened in Athens, Greece, on October 8, 2016.
The workshop addressed critical issues in pediatric viral infections amidst global health challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of recent advances in pediatric virology.
To discuss challenges and management strategies for various viral infections in children.
To explore new diagnostic and treatment modalities and educational aspects of pediatric virology.

Main Methods:

The content is based on selected lectures and discussions from the workshop.
Key topics included specific viral diseases, diagnostic techniques, and public health considerations.
Expert presentations covered a range of pediatric viral infections and their management.

Main Results:

Emphasis was placed on HIV-1 management in Greece, hepatitis B vaccination in Africa, and hepatitis C treatment in children.
The workshop covered Zika virus, influenza burden, hand-foot-mouth disease, and Coxsackie virus-associated myocarditis.
Advances in diagnosing and treating viral conjunctivitis and HPV infections were presented, alongside imaging and surgical approaches.

Conclusions:

The workshop highlighted the evolving landscape of pediatric virology, emphasizing the need for updated management and diagnostic strategies.
It underscored the impact of financial crises on public health interventions, such as HIV-1 management.
The event also addressed the educational challenges in establishing pediatric virology as a subspecialty and the historical context of vaccination hesitancy.