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10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases
June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
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
Ranjan Ramasamy
IDFISH Technology, United States
Saurabh Chattopadhyay
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States Infection 2026 Speakers
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