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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
Ranjan Ramasamy
IDFISH Technology, United States
Saurabh Chattopadhyay
University of Kentucky College of Medicine, United States
Yazdan Mirzanejad
University of British Columbia, Canada Infection 2026 Speakers
Michele Mishto
Francis Crick Institute, United Kingdom
Seki Masafumi
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 : Gendered socioeconomic impacts of emerging infectious diseases: Insights from a mixed-methods study in Guinea
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada
Title : The role of social sciences in operationalizing the One Health approach: A case study of the DOPERAUS project in Guinea and the Democratic Republic of Congo
Stephanie Maltais, University of Montreal, Canada