10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Communicable diseases, also known as infectious or transmissible diseases, are illnesses caused by pathogens that can be transmitted directly or indirectly from one person to another. This category encompasses a wide range of diseases, including viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections. Examples of communicable diseases include influenza, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and COVID-19. These diseases can spread through various modes, such as respiratory droplets, contaminated surfaces, sexual contact, or vector-borne transmission by insects. The impact of communicable diseases on public health is profound, affecting communities, nations, and the global population. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other international health agencies play a crucial role in monitoring, preventing, and managing communicable diseases on a global scale. Early detection, effective treatment, and preventive measures, such as vaccinations and hygiene practices, are essential components of public health strategies to control the spread of these diseases. The dynamics of communicable diseases involve a constant interplay between pathogens, susceptible hosts, and the environment. Factors such as population density, travel patterns, and climate changes influence the transmission patterns and emergence of new infectious threats. Addressing communicable diseases requires a collaborative effort involving healthcare professionals, researchers, policymakers, and the general public to implement effective control measures and promote health equity.
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Title : Molecular crosstalk between the host and pathogen in Streptococcus pyogenes virulence
Francis J Castellino, University of Notre Dame, United States
Title : The impact of expanded adolescent vaccination against Omicron waves depends on the epidemic status: A mathematical modelling study
Anna Fairweather, University of Oxford, United Kingdom
Title : Comprehensive HIV care through integrated STI and primary care services at the LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada
Darya V Fridman, The Southern Nevada LGBTQ+ Center, United States
Title : Host brakes on viral inflammation
Saurabh Chattopadhyay, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Title : Meeting the needs of adults aged 50+ with HIV through the new opening of a primary care clinic at the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada
Darya V Fridman, The Southern Nevada LGBTQ+ Center, United States
Title : Common infections in cancer patients – narrative review and clinical pearls
Patricia Tai, University of Saskatchewan, Canada