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10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases

June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

June 25 -27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

Influenza A

Influenza A

Influenza A virus is a member of the Orthomyxoviridae family and is responsible for seasonal flu outbreaks in humans. The virus has a segmented RNA genome, allowing for frequent genetic reassortment, which contributes to the phenomenon of antigenic variation. Antigenic variation involves changes in the viral surface proteins, hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA), leading to the classification of influenza A viruses into subtypes based on these proteins. Currently, there are 18 HA subtypes and 11 NA subtypes, resulting in a diverse pool of influenza A viruses circulating in animal reservoirs, particularly birds and swine. Seasonal influenza outbreaks occur annually, with the virus causing respiratory infections characterized by symptoms such as fever, cough, and body aches. The ability of influenza A to undergo antigenic drift, subtle changes in the viral surface proteins over time, necessitates the regular updating of influenza vaccines to match the circulating strains. This dynamic process of antigenic variation contributes to the challenges in predicting and preventing influenza outbreaks. Public health measures, including vaccination, antiviral medications, and hygiene practices, play a crucial role in mitigating the impact of seasonal influenza A outbreaks. Global surveillance efforts, such as those led by the World Health Organization (WHO), monitor circulating influenza strains to inform vaccine composition and guide public health responses to emerging threats, such as potential pandemics.

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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