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
IDFISH Technology, United States WCID 2026 Speakers
Richard Dembo
University of South Florida, United States
Patricia Tai
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Shivadarshini Ramachandran
Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Eszter Tothne Karip
Maitland Hospital, 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 : Artificial intelligence in the auxiliary diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma
Chen Ke, Army Medical University, China
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 : A rare case report: Hepatitis due to Chlamydia trachomatis infection in a 50 year old male patient
Eszter Tothne Karip, Maitland Hospital, Australia
Title : Candida auris infections are global health challenge
Reza Nassiri, Michigan State University, United States