10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus belonging to the Paramyxoviridae family. The natural reservoir for Nipah virus is believed to be fruit bats of the Pteropodidae family, particularly those of the Pteropus genus. Transmission to humans occurs through direct contact with infected bats, consumption of contaminated fruits or date palm sap, or close contact with infected animals, particularly pigs. Clinical features of Nipah Virus Disease (NiV) range from asymptomatic infection to severe respiratory and neurological symptoms. The incubation period is typically 4 to 14 days, with initial symptoms resembling influenza, including fever, headache, and muscle pain. Severe cases progress to encephalitis, characterized by altered mental status, seizures, and focal neurological deficits. Respiratory symptoms such as cough and breathing difficulties may also occur. Nipah virus has caused several outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia, with sporadic cases reported in Bangladesh and India. The case fatality rate can be high, ranging from 40% to 75%, emphasizing the significance of early detection, isolation, and supportive care.
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