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10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases

June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

June 25 -27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Amantadine

Amantadine

Amantadine is a medication with dual uses, serving both as an antiviral agent and as a treatment for Parkinson's disease. In the antiviral context, amantadine is primarily employed to inhibit the replication of influenza A viruses. It works by blocking the M2 ion channel protein, preventing the release of viral RNA into host cells. This antiviral property has made amantadine a part of influenza prevention and treatment strategies. In neurology, amantadine finds application in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. Although the precise mechanism of its action in this context remains incompletely elucidated, it is thought to influence dopamine release and receptor sensitivity in the brain. This modulation is believed to alleviate certain symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease, including tremors and bradykinesia. Side effects of amantadine include nausea, dizziness, and insomnia. In the case of prolonged use, patients may develop resistance to its antiviral effects. However, its role in managing Parkinson's disease has established amantadine as a valuable component of the therapeutic arsenal for neurologists.

Committee Members
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Ranjan Ramasamy

Ranjan Ramasamy

IDFISH Technology, United States
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conferences - Saurabh Chattopadhyay

Saurabh Chattopadhyay

University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Yazdan Mirzanejad

Yazdan Mirzanejad

University of British Columbia, Canada
Infection 2026 Speakers
Speaker at Infection Conference - Michele Mishto

Michele Mishto

Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Speaker at Infection Conferences - Seki Masafumi

Seki Masafumi

Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
Speaker at Infectious Diseases Conference - Chukwuemeka Iloegbu

Chukwuemeka Iloegbu

NYU/Emarin, United States
Speaker at Infection Conference - Stephanie Maltais

Stephanie Maltais

University of Montreal, Canada

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