10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Ticks and Tick-borne diseases are ectoparasitic arthropods that play a significant role in the transmission of infectious diseases to humans, livestock, and wildlife and are caused by a diverse array of pathogens carried by ticks, pose substantial health risks in many parts of the world. Lyme disease, transmitted by the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in North America and the castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus) in Europe, is one of the most well-known tick-borne illnesses, characterized by skin rash, arthritis, and neurological symptoms if left untreated. Other common tick-borne diseases include anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), each with its own unique clinical manifestations and geographic distribution. Prevention of tick-borne diseases relies on measures such as wearing protective clothing, using insect repellents, performing regular tick checks, and implementing landscape management practices to reduce tick habitat. Timely detection and treatment of tick bites and associated illnesses are essential for minimizing the impact of tick-borne diseases on public health and well-being.
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