10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases
June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
Infectious Diseases in Immunocompromised Hosts
Immunocompromised hosts, such as individuals undergoing chemotherapy, those with HIV/AIDS, or organ transplant recipients, are particularly vulnerable to infections due to their weakened immune systems. Infectious diseases in immunocompromised hosts can manifest in unusual or severe forms, making diagnosis and treatment more challenging. Opportunistic infections, including fungal, bacterial, and viral pathogens, are common in these patients, and even mild infections can progress rapidly into life-threatening conditions. Effective management requires a careful balance of antimicrobial therapy, immunosuppressive medications, and close monitoring. Additionally, preventative measures, such as vaccinations and hygiene practices, play a critical role in reducing the risk of infections in immunocompromised individuals.
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
Rico Leonardo Lizbinski
Northern Light Health, United States
Sasha Leibholz
New York Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell, United States
Lauren Gruffi
New York Presbyterian Columbia/Cornell, United States
Stephanie Maltais
University of Montreal, CanadaSubmit 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