10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
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Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents one of the most pressing global health threats, as infections caused by resistant microorganisms are becoming harder to treat. The overuse and misuse of antibiotics in both healthcare and agriculture have accelerated the development of resistant strains. AMR not only complicates treatment options but also increases the risk of longer hospital stays, more intensive care, and higher mortality rates. To tackle this growing issue, it is critical to implement stricter regulations on antibiotic usage, promote infection prevention measures, and invest in research for new drugs and alternative therapies. Raising awareness and encouraging responsible practices among healthcare providers, farmers, and the general public are essential steps in slowing the spread of AMR.
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