10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
The development of fungal vaccines carries significant implications for public health, particularly in vulnerable populations such as those with compromised immune systems, individuals with chronic medical conditions, and those at risk of healthcare-associated Fungal Infections. Vaccination against fungi could potentially reduce the incidence of invasive fungal diseases, which are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Fungal vaccines may also play a crucial role in addressing the growing threat of antifungal resistance. By providing an additional line of defense against fungal pathogens, vaccines could help preserve the effectiveness of existing antifungal drugs and mitigate the emergence of resistant strains. This is especially relevant in healthcare settings where Fungal Infections can be challenging to manage. Beyond healthcare, fungal vaccines may find applications in agriculture to protect crops against devastating fungal diseases, ensuring food security and sustainability. Research efforts are underway to identify fungal species that adversely impact crop yields and develop vaccines to safeguard agricultural production.
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