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
IDFISH Technology, United States WCID 2026 Speakers
Richard Dembo
University of South Florida, United States
Shivadarshini Ramachandran
Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Patricia Tai
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Yu Chen Wu
The University of Queensland, AustraliaSubmit 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 : 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