Anti-infective therapies encompass a diverse array of treatments designed to combat microbial infections and improve patient outcomes. Antibiotics, a cornerstone of these therapies, target bacterial infections through various mechanisms, disrupting bacterial cell walls or inhibiting protein synthesis. Antiviral medications are vital in managing viral infections, with drugs like acyclovir and ritonavir inhibiting the replication of viruses such as herpes and HIV. Antifungal agents like amphotericin B address fungal infections, crucial in scenarios like systemic candidiasis. Combating emerging infectious diseases often requires a multifaceted approach. Vaccines, a proactive form of anti-infective therapy, stimulate the immune system to recognize and neutralize pathogens, preventing infections. Additionally, advancements in immunomodulatory drugs contribute to enhancing the body's natural defense mechanisms against infections. As the landscape of infectious diseases evolves, ongoing research strives to develop innovative anti-infective therapies, emphasizing the importance of a dynamic and adaptable approach to disease management.
Title : Extensively drug-resistant bacterial infections: Confronting a global crisis with urgent solutions in prevention, surveillance, and treatment
Yazdan Mirzanejad, University of British Columbia, Canada
Title : Pathogen-derived noncanonical epitopes: Are they valuable targets for novel vaccinations and shall we be concerned about autoimmune responses?
Michele Mishto, Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Title : Bioterrorism through the ages: Historical perspective, emerging threats, and medical countermeasures
Claudia Ferreira, Sorbonne University, France
Title : Measles vaccination coverage indicators in 2023 and advance towards measles elimination and eradication by 2030
Pedro Plans Rubio, College of Physicians of Barcelona, Spain
Title : Gendered socioeconomic impacts of emerging infectious diseases: Insights from a mixed-methods study in Guinea
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada
Title : The role of social sciences in operationalizing the One Health approach: A case study of the DOPERAUS project in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada