10th Edition of World Congress on Infectious Diseases
June 25-27, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain
Infectious Diseases and Aging
As the global population ages, the intersection of infectious diseases and aging becomes an increasingly important public health issue. Older adults are often more susceptible to infections due to age-related changes in immune function, chronic health conditions, and frequent hospitalizations. In the context of infectious diseases and aging, it is crucial to address the unique vulnerabilities that elderly populations face, including weakened immune responses and comorbidities that exacerbate the severity of infections. Preventive measures such as vaccination, early diagnosis, and effective treatment regimens are essential in minimizing the impact of infections on older adults. By focusing on tailored healthcare strategies, we can improve outcomes and reduce the burden of infectious diseases in aging populations.
Francis J Castellino
University of Notre Dame, United States
Ranjan Ramasamy
ID-FISH 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
Hana Raza
Mclaren Oakland Hospital , United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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 : Changing population immunity to COVID-19 in the context of infection, vaccination, and emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants
Ranjan Ramasamy, ID-FISH Technology, United States
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 : 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 : Severe influenza and other related respiratory infection cases during Omicron era in Japan
Masafumi Seki, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan