10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Pediatric bone and joint infections pose unique challenges, often affecting children of varying age groups. Hematogenous osteomyelitis and septic arthritis are common presentations, with younger children more susceptible to the former and older children and adolescents to the latter. These infections can be challenging to diagnose due to non-specific symptoms and the inability of young children to articulate pain or discomfort. Imaging studies, blood cultures, and joint aspirations are crucial diagnostic tools. Timely intervention is essential to prevent complications such as joint destruction and long-term sequelae. Management of pediatric bone and joint infections involves a multidisciplinary approach, including pediatricians, orthopedic surgeons, and infectious disease specialists. Empirical antibiotic therapy is initiated promptly based on likely pathogens, adjusting according to culture results. Surgical drainage or debridement may be necessary, particularly in cases of abscess formation or joint involvement. Long-term follow-up ensures monitoring for potential complications and the assessment of treatment efficacy. As with adult cases, the rising prevalence of antibiotic resistance underscores the importance of prudent antibiotic use in pediatric populations, and ongoing research aims to optimize treatment strategies and improve outcomes for children with bone and joint infections.
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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