10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
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Infection Control and Hospital-Acquired Infections
Infection Control and Hospital-Acquired Infections
Infection control is a critical aspect of healthcare settings, as it helps prevent the spread of pathogens that could lead to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Infection control and hospital-acquired infections remain a major challenge in healthcare, as HAIs often complicate patient recovery and increase healthcare costs. Strict infection control measures, including hand hygiene, sterilization of equipment, and the use of personal protective equipment, are essential in preventing the transmission of pathogens in hospitals. Surveillance systems that monitor infection rates and antibiotic use are also vital in identifying emerging resistance patterns. Through effective infection control strategies, the incidence of hospital-acquired infections can be significantly reduced, ensuring safer patient environments.
Committee Members
Francis J Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Reza Nassiri
Michigan State University, United States
Ranjan Ramasamy
IDFISH Technology, United States WCID 2026 Speakers
Richard Dembo
University of South Florida, United States
Shivadarshini Ramachandran
Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Patricia Tai
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Yu Chen Wu
The University of Queensland, AustraliaSubmit your abstract Today
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