10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
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Arthropod Borne Diseases
Arthropod Borne Diseases
Arthropod-borne diseases are a significant public health concern in many parts of the world, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. These diseases are caused by pathogens that are transmitted to humans through the bites of infected arthropods. One of the most well-known examples is malaria, which is transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes and affects millions of people each year, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Other notable arthropod-borne diseases include dengue fever, chikungunya, and Lyme disease. Climate change, urbanization, and travel have contributed to the spread of these diseases to new areas, posing challenges for disease control and prevention efforts. Efforts to combat arthropod-borne diseases require a multi-faceted approach, including vector control measures, vaccination programs, and public education campaigns to raise awareness about prevention methods.
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