10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infections are among the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide, with over 200 identified types. Certain high-risk types, notably HPV 16 and HPV 18, are strongly associated with the development of cervical cancer. HPV is primarily transmitted through sexual contact, and persistent infection with high-risk types can lead to the gradual progression of cervical cells to precancerous lesions and eventually invasive cervical cancer. Clinical manifestations of HPV infections vary widely. In many cases, HPV infections are asymptomatic and resolve spontaneously. However, persistent infections can cause Genital Warts, recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, and an increased risk of various cancers, including cervical, anal, and oropharyngeal cancers. Prevention strategies for HPV infections include vaccination, with HPV vaccines targeting high-risk types linked to cancer development. Routine vaccination for adolescents and young adults, along with catch-up vaccination for older individuals, is recommended. Regular cervical cancer screening, including Pap smears and HPV testing, plays a crucial role in early detection and intervention.
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