10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases
June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
Behavioral and Social Aspects of Infectious Diseases
The behavioral and social aspects of infectious diseases play a crucial role in shaping how diseases spread and are managed in communities. Social determinants such as poverty, education, and access to healthcare significantly influence individuals' vulnerability to infections. Behavioral factors, including hygiene practices, vaccination uptake, and adherence to treatment, are essential in preventing the transmission of infectious agents. In addressing the behavioral and social aspects of infectious diseases, public health initiatives must consider cultural, economic, and societal factors to promote effective prevention strategies. By engaging communities and educating individuals, health systems can empower people to take proactive steps in reducing the spread of infections, ultimately leading to better public health outcomes.
Francis J Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Ranjan Ramasamy
IDFISH Technology, United States
Saurabh Chattopadhyay
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Michele Mishto
Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Masafumi Seki
Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
Stephanie Maltais
University of Montreal, Canada
Smriti Chaudhary
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, United KingdomSubmit your abstract Today
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 : Mathematical modeling of COVID-19 dynamics in a West African context
Christabel Emaeyak James, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom
Title : Severe influenza and other related respiratory infection cases during Omicron era in Japan
Masafumi Seki, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan