10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Despite global efforts to control gonorrhoea, several challenges and emerging trends persist. One major concern is the rise of antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Over the years, the bacterium has demonstrated resistance to multiple classes of antibiotics, making treatment more challenging. The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes the importance of surveillance to monitor resistance patterns and guide treatment recommendations. The development of new antibiotics and alternative treatment strategies is crucial in the face of diminishing treatment options. Gonorrhoea disproportionately affects certain populations, including men who have sex with men (MSM), sex workers, and individuals with limited access to healthcare. Stigma, discrimination, and inadequate awareness of STI prevention contribute to the persistence of gonorrhoea in these populations. Comprehensive strategies for gonorrhoea control include promoting safe sexual practices, increasing access to testing and treatment, and integrating STI prevention into broader sexual health initiatives. The development of a gonorrhoea vaccine is an area of active research, aiming to provide long-term protection against infection. Global collaboration and continued research efforts are essential in addressing the evolving challenges posed by gonorrhoea and ensuring effective control measures in diverse populations.
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 : 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