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8th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases
June 09-11, 2025 | Rome, Italy
Schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis
Schistosomiasis is transmitted through contact with contaminated freshwater, where the infective larvae of the parasite penetrate the skin of individuals engaging in activities such as swimming, fishing, or washing clothes. Once inside the body, the larvae develop into adult worms, which reside in the blood vessels surrounding the intestines or bladder, depending on the species. Chronic infection can lead to severe complications, including liver and spleen enlargement, bladder cancer, and neurological disorders. Control strategies for schistosomiasis typically involve mass drug administration with praziquantel, improved sanitation and access to clean water, and educational campaigns to promote behavior change and reduce transmission risk.
Committee Members
Francis J. Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Stephen Hsu
Augusta University, United States
Claudia Ferreira
Biophytis Sorbonne, France Infection 2025 Speakers
Yazdan Mirzanejad
University of British Columbia, Canada
Elena Chiappini
University of Florence, Italy
Dong H Kwon
Long Island University, United States
Debra Hawkins
University of Oklahoma, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
Title : The role of the humoral innate immune system in evasion of streptococcus pyogenes infections
Francis J. Castellino, University of Notre Dame, United States
Title : Global environmental changes and mosquito-borne diseases in coastal areas
Ranjan Ramasamy, IDFISH Technology, United States
Title : The impact of global antibiotic resistance on the healthcare system, public health, environment and society
Reza Nassiri, Michigan State University, United States
Title : Current topics of adult COVID-19, Influenza, and RS virus patients in Japan
Seki Masafumi, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan
Title : Novel nanotechnology and its potential applications
Stephen Hsu, Augusta University, United States
Title : 2000 years of pandemics: Past, present and future
Claudia Ferreira, Biophytis Sorbonne, France