10th Edition of
World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health
October 05-07, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Typhus Fever, historically known as epidemic typhus, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Rickettsia prowazekii. This bacterium is transmitted to humans through the bites of infected body lice. Typhus has been a scourge throughout history, with notable outbreaks occurring in crowded and unsanitary conditions, such as during wars, famines, and other humanitarian crises. The disease is characterized by a sudden onset of high fever, severe headache, body aches, and a characteristic rash. In severe cases, typhus can lead to complications such as pneumonia, organ failure, and neurological issues. The control of typhus involves addressing both the vector (body lice) and the reservoir host (humans). Improved living conditions, hygiene practices, and the use of insecticides have significantly reduced the incidence of typhus in developed countries. However, outbreaks still occur in regions facing humanitarian crises and where there is overcrowding and poor sanitation. Historically, typhus has had a significant impact on human populations, contributing to morbidity and mortality during times of conflict and upheaval. The study of typhus has played a crucial role in understanding infectious diseases, vector-borne transmission, and the importance of public health measures in preventing and controlling outbreaks.
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