10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
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Behavioral and Social Aspects of Infectious Diseases
Behavioral and Social Aspects of Infectious Diseases
Understanding the behavioral and social aspects of infectious diseases is key to developing effective prevention and control strategies. Infectious diseases are not only biological but are deeply influenced by human behaviors and societal norms. In the context of behavioral and social aspects of infectious diseases, factors such as stigma, misinformation, and social networks can either promote or hinder the spread of infections. Public health campaigns must address these elements by focusing on changing behaviors, improving health literacy, and reducing barriers to healthcare access. By integrating behavioral insights into public health interventions, societies can create environments where individuals are more likely to adopt preventive measures, helping to control and reduce the impact of infectious diseases.
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