10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Arboviruses, short for arthropod-borne viruses, constitute a diverse group of viruses transmitted primarily by arthropods, such as mosquitoes and ticks. This unique mode of transmission contributes to their widespread geographic distribution and significant impact on human and animal health. The arbovirus family encompasses various viral families, including Flaviviridae, Togaviridae, and Bunyaviridae. Dengue virus, Zika virus, West Nile virus, and chikungunya virus are prominent examples of arboviruses, each posing distinct public health challenges. Arboviruses typically maintain a natural transmission cycle between arthropod vectors and vertebrate hosts, involving complex interactions that influence viral replication, evolution, and pathogenesis. Mosquitoes, in particular, serve as common vectors for many arboviruses, acquiring the virus during a blood meal from an infected host and subsequently transmitting it to new hosts. The ability of arboviruses to infect both invertebrate and vertebrate hosts adds an additional layer of complexity to their biology and epidemiology. Understanding the ecological factors influencing the prevalence and transmission of arboviruses is crucial for effective disease management and prevention. Climate, habitat, and human behavior significantly impact the dynamics of arboviral diseases. Ongoing research aims to unravel the intricate relationships between vectors, hosts, and the viruses they carry, paving the way for innovative strategies to mitigate the impact of arbovirus-related illnesses on global health.
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 : An unprecedented West Nile virus outbreak in Israel (2024): A textbook case for the One Health approach
Michel Bellaiche, Kimron Veterinary Institute, Israel
Title : Changing population immunity to COVID-19 in the context of infection, vaccination and emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants
Ranjan Ramasamy, IDFISH Technology, United States
Title : Candida auris infections are global health challenge
Reza Nassiri, Michigan State University, United States
Title : Host brakes on viral inflammation
Saurabh Chattopadhyay, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States