10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Arenaviruses, named for their granular appearance under electron microscopy, possess a unique bi-segmented RNA genome. The small (S) and large (L) segments encode four viral proteins each, contributing to viral replication, assembly, and evasion of the host immune response. The viral glycoprotein, present on the virion surface, plays a crucial role in cell entry and represents a key target for antiviral interventions. Upon infection, Arenaviruses primarily target macrophages and dendritic cells, exploiting the host's cellular machinery for efficient replication. The viruses employ a sophisticated strategy to evade the immune system, inhibiting the host's antiviral response and establishing persistent infections in certain tissues. The interplay between Arenaviruses and the host immune system is a complex dance, with the viruses evolving mechanisms to modulate immune signaling pathways and facilitate their survival. Understanding the molecular intricacies of Arenavirus replication and pathogenesis is fundamental for developing targeted therapeutic approaches. Research efforts focus on identifying host factors crucial for viral replication, unraveling the mechanisms of immune evasion, and designing antiviral strategies to disrupt the viral life cycle. Such investigations contribute not only to the development of specific interventions against Arenaviruses but also to the broader understanding of RNA virus biology and host-pathogen interactions.
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