10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Human-Virus Interactions are shaped by evolutionary dynamics, reflecting the ongoing coevolution between host organisms and viruses. Viruses can exert selective pressures on host populations, influencing the evolution of host genetic factors involved in immune responses and antiviral defense mechanisms. Host organisms, in turn, develop genetic adaptations to resist Viral Infections. Polymorphisms in genes related to immune recognition, signaling pathways, and antiviral effectors contribute to individual variation in susceptibility and response to Viral Infections. The selective pressures imposed by viruses drive the diversity of host immune genes, influencing the outcomes of viral encounters. Viral evolution is characterized by rapid mutation rates and genetic diversity, allowing viruses to evade host immune responses and adapt to changing environments. Emerging viruses, zoonotic spillovers, and viral outbreaks highlight the dynamic nature of Human-Virus Interactions and the challenges in predicting and managing novel infectious threats. Host responses to Viral Infections involve not only innate and adaptive immune mechanisms but also non-immunological factors such as the microbiome, metabolic pathways, and host-virus interactions at mucosal surfaces. Understanding the ecological and evolutionary context of Human-Virus Interactions is essential for predicting the emergence of new viral pathogens, devising effective prevention strategies, and developing therapeutic interventions.
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