Retroviruses and opportunistic infections--eighth annual conference.

The major focus of the Eighth Annual Retrovirus Conference was recent developments in the field of human retrovirology and related opportunistic infections at the forefront of clinical and scientific research. A number of state of the art lectures and symposia were followed by evening poster sessions. Viral reservoirs were particularly highlighted in the meeting with major focus on the brain as a site of HIV-1 persistence. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) was discussed in detail as well as optimism for future antiretrovirals, such as entry and fusion inhibitors. Data were also presented on co-receptor inhibitors and their potential as future HIV medications.