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MycoBacterial Infections

MycoBacterial Infections

MycoBacterial Infections, particularly tuberculosis (TB), pose significant global health challenges. TB is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and primarily affects the lungs, although extrapulmonary forms can occur. Transmission occurs through inhalation of respiratory droplets from infected individuals. The bacteria evade the immune system by residing within macrophages, leading to the formation of granulomas – organized immune structures that can contain the infection. Clinical presentation of TB includes chronic cough, hemoptysis, weight loss, and night sweats. The disease can progress to severe forms, such as miliary TB or disseminated TB, affecting multiple organs. Drug-resistant TB strains, including multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB), present additional challenges to effective treatment. Diagnosis involves various methods, including sputum microscopy, culture, chest X-rays, and molecular tests like polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Treatment typically requires a combination of antibiotics, such as isoniazid, rifampin, pyrazinamide, and ethambutol, administered for an extended period. Directly observed therapy (DOT) is often employed to ensure treatment adherence.

Committee Members
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Francis J Castellino

Francis J Castellino

University of Notre Dame, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Reza Nassiri

Reza Nassiri

Michigan State University, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Ranjan Ramasamy

Ranjan Ramasamy

IDFISH Technology, United States
WCID 2026 Speakers
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Richard Dembo

Richard Dembo

University of South Florida, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Shivadarshini Ramachandran

Shivadarshini Ramachandran

Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Patricia Tai

Patricia Tai

University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Yu Chen Wu

Yu Chen Wu

The University of Queensland, Australia
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