9th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases
October 23-25, 2025 | Orlando, Florida, USA
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Hookworms
Hookworms
Hookworms are parasitic nematodes that infect the small intestine of humans and other animals. The most common species causing infections in humans are Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus. Hookworm infections are prevalent in areas with poor sanitation and limited access to clean water, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. The lifecycle of hookworms involves the passage of eggs in the feces of infected individuals. Larvae hatch from the eggs in the soil, undergo several stages of development, and become infectious filariform larvae. Infection occurs when these larvae penetrate the skin, usually through bare feet, leading to the migration of larvae through the bloodstream to the lungs. From the lungs, larvae ascend the respiratory tract, are swallowed, and reach the small intestine, where they mature into adult worms. Clinical manifestations of hookworm infections include anemia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and weight loss. The adult worms attach to the intestinal wall, feeding on blood and causing local inflammation. Anemia results from chronic blood loss and iron deficiency. In severe cases, especially in children, hookworm infections can lead to growth stunting and cognitive impairments. Preventive measures include improved sanitation, access to clean water, and wearing protective footwear in endemic areas. Mass drug administration with anthelmintic medications, such as albendazole or mebendazole, is a key strategy for controlling and treating hookworm infections. Public health initiatives focus on education, deworming campaigns, and addressing socioeconomic factors contributing to hookworm transmission.
Committee Members
Reza Nassiri
Michigan State University, United States
Francis J Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Saurabh Chattopadhyay
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States WCID 2025 Speakers
Stephen Hsu
Augusta University, United States
Victor J Alexander
Capital Stem Cell Research Corporation, United States
Jacob R Miller
Penn State University, United States
Anmol Grewal
Abrazo Health, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Title : Genomic study of various virulence factors of acinetobacter baumannii isolated from clinical specimens in patients with VAP and bloodstream infection
Anant Marathe, Parul University, India
Title : A modulation of DNA methylation of vitamin D genes: A connecting link between vitamin D levels and grade of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Sunita Girish, Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Allied Health Sciences, India
Title : Elimination of visceral leishmaniasis from India – The story
Shyam Sundar, Banaras Hindu University, India
Title : Global clinical impact of the burden of antibiotic resistance
Reza Nassiri, Michigan State University, United States
Title : Mosquito vectors adapting to salinity from coastal environmental changes heighten disease transmission risk
Ranjan Ramasamy, IDFISH Technology, United States
Title : Novel functions of the interferon system against virus infection
Saurabh Chattopadhyay, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Title : A case of possible CMV pneumonia after liver transplantation and management of CMV infection
Zeynep Burcin Yilmaz, Inonu University, Turkey
Title : Conserved antisense RNAs significantly inhibit pan-coronaviruses
Jian Shen, Qilu Medical University, China
Title : Key thoughts and strategies based on PBL for rapid managing of suspected gram-positive bacterial infection in ICU
Hua Luo, Peking University, China
Title : Critical bloodstream infection caused by chromobacterium violaceum: A case report in a 15-year-old male with sepsis-induced cardiogenic shock and purpura fulminans
Xueqing Wang, Peking University, China
Title : Sepsis or HLH? Solving the diagnostic puzzle in multiorgan failure
Xiaojun Shen, Peking University, China
Title : Increased incidence of nontyphoidal salmonella infections following COVID-19 outbreak: Is it an impact of the pandemic?
Kundoly Velayudhan Suseela, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Title : Species identification of lactose non-fermenting isolates from ventilator-associated pneumonia using VITEK 2 and MALDI TOF MS: A comparative study with next-generation sequencing
Asmabanu Shaikh, Parul University, India
Title : Whole genome sequencing for genetic analysis of virulence factors of nosocomial extensively resistant klebsiella pneumoniae isolated from different clinical specimens from ICUs
Bhavita Prajapati, Parul University, India
Title : Management of infected aortobifemoral bypass graft with ureteral fistula in a patient with complex vascular history: A case report
Rakshand Shetty, KMC Hospital, India
Title : Multifocal invasive syphilis in an HIV-positive male mimicking septic emboli and testicular malignancy: A diagnostic and therapeutic challenge
Rakshand Shetty, KMC Hospital, India
Title : Congenital HHV-6 infection and the clinical significance of HHV6 positivity on the film array meningitis/encephalitis panel
Erika Nnodi, University of Illinois, United States
Title : Post COVID-19 syndrome is associated with sex and severity of first COVID-19 episode in Honduras
Manuel Antonio Sierra Santos, Central American Technological University, Honduras
Title : Recent advances in theserodiagnosis of tick-borne borreliosis
Ranjan Ramasamy, IDFISH Technology, United States
Title : ecurrent Plasmodium falciparum infection in a pediatric traveler following artemisinin-based combination therapy
Simone Hunter, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, United States
Title : The importance of assessing the mental health of nurses and midwives from COVID 19
Anila Cake, Tirana University of Medicine, Albania
Title : Clinical profile and selected viral genome sequence analysis of SARS-CoV-2 infected pediatric patients in a tertiary military hospital in Quezon city from January 2021 – July 2023: A cross sectional study
Deen Mark G Toroy, Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center, Philippines
Title : A rare case of meningitis and septicemia due to Streptococcus acidominimus
Percival Calixto Dilla, Conner District Hospital, Philippines
Title : Association between cardiometabolic risk factors and COVID-19 severity in patients of a rural tertiary hospital
Percival Calixto Dilla, Conner District Hospital, Philippines
Title : From gut to bladder: Fecal microbiota transplant for C. difficle yields surprising UTI remedy in immunosuppressed patient
David S Buchinsky, Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, United States
Title : ELISA-based monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies following infection or vaccination
Doina Simona Lazar, Florida International University, United States
Title : Cardiovascular complications associated with human immunodeficiency virus in pediatric patients
Karol Ann Stefania Montufar Melo, Pontifical Javeriana University, Colombia
Title : Beyond E. coli: Unmasking renal Actinomyces in a polymicrobial abscess
Sukhmani Kaur Gill, Creighton University School of Medicine, United States
Title : Antibiotic resistant pattern of the most frequently isolated bacteria of healthcare associated infections in patients in an intensive care unit before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
Valeria Gordillo Leo, Cayetano Heredia Peruvian University, Peru
Title : Uncovering predictors of the 2025 measles resurgence in Texas: Ecologic determinants & risk patterns
Yomna Abdelghani, University of Houston, United States
Title : Delayed diagnosis of measles in an unimmunized child
D Anna Marie Edwards, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, United States
Title : Experimental infection and in-contact transmission of H9N2 avian influenza virus in crows
Asha Kumari Verma, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, India