10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
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Tropical and Neglected Tropical Diseases
Tropical and Neglected Tropical Diseases
Tropical and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a group of infections that predominantly affect populations in tropical and subtropical regions, often exacerbated by poverty and limited access to healthcare. Tropical and neglected tropical diseases include conditions like malaria, dengue, leprosy, and schistosomiasis, which can lead to long-term disabilities, economic hardship, and social stigma. These diseases are often neglected in terms of research and resources, making them difficult to control or eradicate. Addressing NTDs requires a comprehensive approach, including improving sanitation, providing access to medicines, and promoting vector control programs. Collaboration between governments, NGOs, and international organizations is crucial for tackling these diseases and reducing their burden on affected communities.
Committee Members
Francis J Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Reza Nassiri
Michigan State University, United States
Ranjan Ramasamy
IDFISH Technology, United States WCID 2026 Speakers
Richard Dembo
University of South Florida, United States
Patricia Tai
University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Shivadarshini Ramachandran
Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Eszter Tothne Karip
Maitland Hospital, AustraliaSubmit your abstract Today
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 : Praziquantel for the treatment of preschool-aged children with schistosomiasis: Results of an RCT
Susannah Colt, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, United States
Title : Carbapenemase-producing multidrug resistance of gram negative bacilli causing bacteremia at the general hospital of Mexico during the Covid-19 pandemic
Silvia Giono, Instituto Politecnico Nacional, Mexico
Title : The largest histamine poisoning outbreak in Brazil: An experience report from a one health perspective in Fernando de Noronha
Camila Ferro, Fundacao Oswaldo Cruz (Fiocruz), Brazil
Title : Combating antimicrobial resistance in sub-Saharan Africa: Advancing one health strategies for sustainable infectious disease control
Ugorji Miracle Enyinnaya, Greatlink Pharmaceutical, Nigeria