10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Amebiasis, caused by the protozoan parasite Entamoeba histolytica, is a common intestinal infection affecting millions of people globally. Transmission occurs through the ingestion of contaminated food or water containing cysts of the parasite. While many infections remain asymptomatic, symptomatic cases can present with diarrhea, abdominal pain, and dysentery. Invasive forms of amebiasis can lead to extraintestinal manifestations, such as liver abscesses, which may be life-threatening if not promptly diagnosed and treated. Diagnosis involves the detection of cysts or trophozoites in stool samples and, in some cases, serological tests to distinguish between current and past infections. Treatment for amebiasis typically involves antiprotozoal medications like metronidazole or tinidazole to eliminate the parasite. Preventive measures include practicing good hygiene, ensuring safe water and food sources, and avoiding high-risk behaviors, especially in areas with poor sanitation. Ongoing research in Protozoal Infections like amebiasis aims to understand the pathogenesis of the disease, improve diagnostic methods, and develop effective treatment options. Public health interventions focus on education, sanitation improvements, and access to clean water to reduce the burden of Protozoal Infections, particularly in resource-limited settings.
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