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A new and upgraded approach to the diseased states and wellness, and to re-shape tomorrow’s healthcare whilst doing it today, resulted in a new global trend in the healthcare services, namely, Personalized and Precision Medicine (PPM). PPM as a Unique Entity demonstrating a [....] » Read More
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Title: Eliminating implant infection: 45,000 patients and still counting
Nanomedicine has already revolutionized medicine. This is because nanomaterials can mimic the size of natural components of tissue to increase tissue growth, inhibit infection, and limit inflammation. The surface energy of nanomaterials can also be easily controlled to in turn me [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (In-Person)
Title: Toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent children
Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii. This parasite is found worldwide, with the possible exception of Antarctica, and is capable of invading and replicating within almost all mammalian cell types. It is estimated that approximately 25 to [....] » Read More
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TOPD disease) in elderly patients with tuberculosis is a common and early prevention and treatment, the latter to irreversible persistent airflow limitation and accompanied by chronic airway inflammation, progressive misdiagnosed, TOPD patients are mostly male, 52% for nonsmokers [....] » Read More
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The human gastrointestinal tract contains a diverse community of microorganisms that are crucial for supporting health by aiding in digestion, producing vitamins, regulating metabolism, developing the immune system, and defending against harmful pathogens. This comprehensive stud [....] » Read More
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Background: Trematode infections, including schistosomiasis, are neglected tropical zoonotic diseases of significant medical and veterinary importance in Africa. Transmission cycles of these diseases involve an interplay between the definitive (human and livestock) and intermedia [....] » Read More
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Title: AI-driven recommendation systems for healthcare and infectious disease management
Infectious diseases continue to pose major global health challenges, requiring rapid diagnosis, effective treatment, and timely clinical decision-making. Traditional healthcare systems often struggle with delays in identifying patient risk, selecting appropriate therapeutic optio [....] » Read More
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This study raises the issue of the ineffectiveness of local prevention of salmonellosis, an annual transmission disease, in a One Health context in the Kribi health district in southern Cameroon. The aim here is to profile the factors behind this ineffectiveness, with a view to c [....] » Read More
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Title: Protective role of c-Raf in LPS-induced sepsis in mice
Background: Acute lung injury (ALI) it is a very serious illness characterized by inflammatory lung swelling, leading to acute hypoxic respiratory failure. It is frequently linked to multiorgan failure caused by an exaggerated immune response, in which the excessive release of pr [....] » Read More
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Background and Objective: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection attacks and gradually weakens the immune system by destroying CD4 cells, with the most advanced stage of the infection known as acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of [....] » Read More
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Title: Mpox case investigation in Chitambo District, Zambia: Lessons from the first reported case in 2024
Background: Mpox is a viral zoonotic disease with significant public health impact, especially in Africa. In October 2024, Zambia reported its first confirmed Mpox case in Chitambo district involving a foreign truck driver with suspected occupational and cross-border exposure. We [....] » Read More
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Title: Simulation in surgery
Introduction/Background: Filariasis is endemic in Africa and leads to complications including Hydrocele ,lymhoedema of limbs and genitals,lymph scrotum,and necrotic testis.To successfulyy manage the hydroceles The FASTT manequine was ustilised to train surgeons in ende [....] » Read More
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Title: Pathogen-derived noncanonical epitopes: are they valuable targets for novel vaccinations?
MHC class I complexes can present antigenic peptides that derive from canonical proteins as well as have a sequence produced by post-translational mechanisms such as proteasome-generated peptide splicing. Few pathogen-derived proteasome-generated spliced epitopes have been invest [....] » Read More
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Title: The Bariloche Model: Municipal Governance for Urban Animal Health and Zoonotic Disease Prevention
Urban animal populations represent an important interface between human health, animal health, and environmental systems. In many cities, uncontrolled reproduction of dogs and cats, abandonment, zoonotic diseases, and animal welfare concerns create complex public health challenge [....] » Read More
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Background: In 2023, Sierra Leone’s National Public Health Agency (NPHA) conducted a national gender audit, identifying significant gaps regarding the integration of gender in epidemic preparedness, response systems, and cross-sector collaboration. To further investiga [....] » Read More
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Background: Intramuscular injection of long-acting cabotegravir and rilpivirine (LA-CAB/RPV) is an approved HIV-1 treatment. It allows people living with HIV (PLWH) to receive two monthly injections instead of daily tablets, a novel option, particularly for adherence challenged p [....] » Read More
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Background: Cryptosporidiosis is an important cause of diarrheal illness, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. While it is commonly associated with HIV infection, it is increasingly recognized in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapies. Diagnosis is often ch [....] » Read More
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Title: Zoonotic Shadows: A Brucella Abscess Case Underscoring One Health Surveillance Ga
Background: Brucellosis is caused by Gram-negative coccobacilli-shaped bacteria of the genus Brucella. The transmission of the disease occurs through the ingestion of undercooked meat or unpasteurized dairy products, through the inhalation of aerosols by slaughterhouse and meatpa [....] » Read More
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Influenza A viruses typically circulate annually among people worldwide, which poses great threat to public healthdue to its high transmissibility. Rapid detection of influenza A viruses is essential for early intervention and outbreak control. While Reverse Transcription Polymer [....] » Read More
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This review discusses various pests and diseases that affect nursery tea plants, indicate current and prospective biological control pest and disease management practices. The most common pests and diseases that infect tea plants in the nursery propagation process includes [....] » Read More
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Title: Women, trauma and alcohol dependency: Connections and disconnections in alcohol treatment for women
Statement of the Problem: The public’s interest in plant-based medicine has grown substantially, yet many individuals still face challenges with understanding how to properly dose and utilize cannabinoids for optimal wellness. A significant barrier exists in public percepti [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (In-Person)
Background: Clostridioides diffcile infection (CDI) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. The diagnosis of CDI is challenging with variations in the performance of laboratory tests .The clinical significance of indeterminate C. difficile EIA r [....] » Read More
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Title: When war meets zoonoses: One health surveillance of lyme borreliosis in Ukraine
Background: Lyme borreliosis (LB), caused by Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (Bbsl), is one of the most prevalent tick-borne zoonotic diseases in Europe. Effective prevention and control require integrated surveillance of humans, animals, and the environment, in accordance w [....] » Read More
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Background: Despite global progress in HIV treatment, viral load suppression (VLS) among children remains below target in many low-resource settings. In Cameroon, although pediatric ART coverage has improved, the viral suppression rate among children living with HIV (CLHIV) remai [....] » Read More
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Title: Pulmonary Cryptococcosis Masquerading as Tuberculosis and Lung Malignancy: A Diagnostic Challenge
Background: Pulmonary cryptococcosis is an uncommon fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus neoformans. It can mimic tuberculosis, lung malignancy, or other granulomatous diseases, leading to diagnostic challenges, particularly in immunocompetent individuals. Case Present [....] » Read More
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Background: Nontyphoidal Salmonella remains a leading cause of foodborne illness globally, yet transmission pathways at human-poultry interfaces in sub-Saharan Africa are poorly characterized. Backyard poultry systems are suspected reservoirs, but direct genomic evidence of cross [....] » Read More
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Background: Salmonella remains one of the most important foodborne pathogens globally, yet its burden in African animals and animal-derived foods systems has not been comprehensively quantified. Methods: A systematic search strategy was implemented following the PRISMA guideli [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Health and social care systems around the world undergo a transformation towards personalized, preventive, predictive, participative precision medicine (5PM), considering the individual health status, conditions, genetic and genomic dispositions in personal, social, occupational, [....] » Read More
Keynote Presentation (Virtual)
Title: Molecular Crosstalk Between the Pathogen and Host in Group A Streptococcal Infections
The innate immune system plays a critical role in the pathogenicity of Streptococcal pyogenes (GAS) infections. The hemostasis, fibrinolytic, and inflammatory systems play pivotal roles in this regard. This cascade begins with the initiation of the blood coagulation s [....] » Read More
Oral Presentation (Virtual)
Background: Infectious disease outbreaks place immense stress not only on healthcare systems but also on professionals and the public. The psychosocial toll—fear, burnout, anxiety, and grief—often goes under-addressed, weakening trust and compliance with health direct [....] » Read More
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Title: TB control programme in India -Yesterday – Today & Tomorrow
Background: Tuberculosis in one of the major killer diseases globally -two patient are dying every 3 minutes. India accounts for about 24-26 % of the global burden of TB. Govt of India has launched Nati [....] » Read More
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Title: Novel thiadiazine thiones and their biological screening as prodrug candidates
Drug Development or exploration of new lead compounds is always remain a fundamental field in health sciences. Other than engineering side which is generally for human comfort and convenience, the biological sciences is very crucial due to its direct involvement in human health. [....] » Read More
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Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is a significant pathogen responsible for hospital- acquired infections, especially in intensive care units, and among critically ill patients. Known for its multidrug resistance, it presents significant challenges in treatment. Aim:& [....] » Read More
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Title: Structural pharmacology of anthelmintics: starting with monepantel and betaine
Anthelmintics are drugs used for controlling pathogenic helminths in animals and plants. The natural compound betaine and the recently developed synthetic compound monepantel are both anthelmintics that target the acetylcholine receptor ACR-23 and its homologs in nematodes. Here, [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Background: It is estimated that Helicobacter pylori colonizes the stomachs of half the world’s population and cagA-positive strains are present in 60–70% of infections in Western countries. Our aim was to determine the prevalence of the cagA/E/T, vacA and hrgA in H. [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Bangladesh, one of the world's largest refugee-hosting countries, is home to a growing and highly vulnerable population of displaced Rohingya people who face significant health and nutritional disparities. Malnutrition poses a critical public health challenge among Forcibly D [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Background: Foodborne diseases are one of the serious problems in the world. Every year, more than 100 million people are affected by foodborne and waterborne diseases particularly immunocompromised diseases. Objectives: The aim of the present study was to evaluate bacterial l [....] » Read More
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Title: Prevalence investigation & genotyping of Trichomonas vaginalis isolates in Bushehr by actin gene
Background: Trichomonas vaginalis is a human urogenital pathogen that causes trichomoniasis, a highly prevalent sexually transmitted infection, with worldwide distribution. Current study was conducted to investigate the prevalence and evaluate actin genotypes of T. vaginalis isol [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Background: There are 24.1 million cases and 160,700 deaths from pertussis in childrenunder five years old, with periodic epidemics occurring every 2 to 5 years. Method: Across-sectional study was conducted by 231 women in different cities in the Kingdomof Saudi Arabia (KSA). [....] » Read More
Poster Presentation (Virtual)
Introduction: Invasive fungal infections comprise a group of diseases affecting deep-seated tissues, with the most common etiologic agents being Candida and Aspergillus species. These are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Populations commonly affected are those in imm [....] » Read More
