10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
In the realm of microbiology, a novel frontier has emerged – phage therapy, an ancient but resurging approach to combat microbial infections. Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria, making them natural adversaries of bacterial infections. This unique strategy is gaining attention as a potential alternative or supplement to traditional antimicrobials. Phage therapy relies on the specificity of bacteriophages for particular bacterial strains. Unlike broad-spectrum antibiotics, phages target specific pathogens, leaving beneficial bacteria untouched. This precision minimizes collateral damage to the patient's microbiota, a common drawback associated with conventional antibiotic treatments. The process involves isolating phages that effectively target the pathogenic bacteria, purifying them, and administering them to the patient. The dynamic nature of phages allows for continuous adaptation to evolving bacterial strains, providing a sustainable solution to the challenge of antimicrobial resistance. While phage therapy shows promise, challenges remain, including regulatory hurdles, the need for personalized treatments, and the potential for the development of phage-resistant bacteria. Ongoing research and clinical trials are essential to address these concerns and unlock the full potential of phage therapy.
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