10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Tuberculosis (TB) and other mycobacterial diseases present complex challenges to global health systems, requiring comprehensive strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. TB, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is characterized by its chronic nature and ability to affect multiple organ systems, particularly the lungs. In addition to TB, other mycobacterial diseases, including leprosy (Hansen's disease) and infections due to non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), contribute to the global disease burden. These infections often present with diverse clinical manifestations and require specialized diagnostic approaches for accurate identification and management. Furthermore, drug resistance, co-infection with HIV, and socio-economic factors further complicate efforts to control these diseases. Collaborative efforts between healthcare providers, researchers, and policymakers are crucial for developing innovative approaches to TB and mycobacterial disease control, addressing underlying social determinants of health, and achieving sustainable progress towards disease elimination goals.
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