10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
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Infectious Diseases and Aging
Infectious Diseases and Aging
Infectious diseases and aging present significant challenges as the immune system naturally weakens with age, increasing the risk of both acquiring and suffering from infections. Older individuals often experience prolonged recovery times, and infections can lead to more severe complications, such as pneumonia, sepsis, and hospitalizations. In the field of infectious diseases and aging, it is essential to understand how age-related immune dysfunction interacts with various pathogens, leading to greater morbidity and mortality in older adults. Strategies such as vaccination, routine screenings, and personalized care plans are crucial in preventing infections and managing the health of the aging population more effectively.
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
Patricia Tai
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Shivadarshini Ramachandran
Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Eszter Tothne Karip
Maitland Hospital, 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 : 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