10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
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Antimicrobial Drug Resistance
Antimicrobial Drug Resistance
Antimicrobial Drug Resistance poses a growing threat to global health, challenging our ability to treat bacterial, viral, and fungal infections effectively. The overuse and misuse of antimicrobial drugs contribute significantly to the development of resistance, rendering once-potent medications less effective. This complex issue arises from factors such as improper prescription practices, patient non-compliance, and the widespread use of antibiotics in agriculture. The emergence of multidrug-resistant strains heightens the urgency of addressing this crisis. Resistant infections lead to prolonged illness, increased healthcare costs, and higher mortality rates. The need for innovative research and development of new antimicrobial agents becomes paramount to stay ahead of evolving resistance mechanisms.
Committee Members
Francis J Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Reza Nassiri
Michigan State University, United States
Ranjan Ramasamy
ID-FISH Technology, United States WCID 2026 Speakers
Pooja Bagdi
Trinity Educational Institute, India
Zeynep Burcin Yilmaz
Inonu University, Turkey
Esra Cakmak Taskin
Kocaeli City Hospital, Turkey
Suleiman Kawu
Gombe State University, NigeriaSubmit your abstract Today
Title : Molecular crosstalk between the host and pathogen in Streptococcus pyogenes virulence
Francis J Castellino, University of Notre Dame, United States
Title : Phenotypic characterisation of non tuberculous mycobacterium species isolated from clinical specimens
Anant Marathe, Parul Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Parul University, India
Title : Praziquantel for the treatment of preschool-aged children with schistosomiasis: Results of an RCT
Susannah Colt, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, United States
Title : Carbapenemase-producing multidrug resistance of gram negative bacilli causing bacteremia at the general hospital of Mexico during the Covid-19 pandemic
Silvia Giono, Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico
Title : The largest histamine poisoning outbreak in Brazil: An experience report from a one health perspective in Fernando de Noronha
Camila Ferro, Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), Brazil
Title : Combating antimicrobial resistance in sub-Saharan Africa: Advancing one health strategies for sustainable infectious disease control
Ugorji Miracle Enyinnaya, Greatlink Pharmaceutical, Nigeria