10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Gonococcal infections, caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae, are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) with significant public health implications. These infections commonly affect the urogenital tract but can also involve other mucosal surfaces, including the rectum, pharynx, and conjunctiva. Gonorrhea often presents with symptoms such as urethritis, dysuria, and genital discharge in men and cervicitis or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women. However, a substantial number of infections can be asymptomatic, leading to challenges in early detection and treatment. The rise of antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae poses a considerable threat to effective gonococcal infection management. Over the years, the bacterium has developed resistance to various classes of antibiotics, including penicillins, tetracyclines, and fluoroquinolones. Currently, cephalosporins, particularly ceftriaxone, are the mainstay of treatment. However, there are growing concerns about emerging resistance to this last-line therapy. Addressing the challenge of antibiotic resistance in gonococcal infections requires a multifaceted approach, including enhanced surveillance, research on alternative treatment strategies, and the development of a gonorrhea vaccine. Promoting responsible antibiotic use and implementing comprehensive STI prevention measures are also critical components in mitigating the spread of antibiotic-resistant gonorrhea.
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