About conference
Infections are caused by a variety of pathogens, the most common of which being bacteria and viruses. To stay updated with the current research findings in these fields, Longdom Conference extends immense pleasure in inviting you to join the "Infectious Diseases, Prevention, and Control," This will be one of the leading surgery conferences scheduled for scheduled for August 29-30, 2024. The event will revolve around the theme, "Exploring Innovation in Infectious Diseases, Prevention, and Control." The aim is to engage, empower, evolve and explore knowledge among both academicians and industry personnel.
The conference was graced by the esteemed presence of notable scientific authorities specializing in public healthcare, virology, epidemiology, and infection disorders, representing diverse regions across the globe. Internationally renowned specialists, doctors, public healthcare professionals, virologists, infection control specialists, epidemiologists, scientists, academicians, vaccinologists, drug developers, policy makers, and industry representatives actively participated in this event. They converged to exchange insights, share their latest findings, and discuss notable achievements in their respective fields.
About Longdom Conferences
Longdom conferences hosting 200+ leading international conferences and virtual events annually. It is instrumental in bringing together experts and learners from all over the globe for mutual growth and effective research-oriented discussions. As per the present market demand and growth in the field of infection diseases research, Longdom meetings is hosting its "Infectious Diseases, Prevention, and Control," This will be one of the leading surgery conferences scheduled for scheduled for August 29-30, 2024. The event will revolve around the theme, "Exploring Innovation in Infectious Diseases, Prevention, and Control. The scope of infection prevention and control encompasses various aspects of healthcare, including but not limited to hand hygiene, surgical site infections, injection safety, antimicrobial resistance, and operational protocols for hospitals during both routine operations and emergencies.
Why join LONGDOM conferences?
Understand the current state of research | Meet international colleagues and experts | Visit the exhibition of leading-edge technology | Engage with editors of the top journals in your field | Global networking and certification | Brand Launching and many more to explore
Why you should attend?
Engage in the instigative event format, with round tables, panels, exhibits, speed networking and multiple conference tracks.
Share gests perceptivity and strategies in interactive peer- to peer round tables.
Hear further perspectives in one place – from large medium and small organisations from pharma, biotech and academia.
Benefits of attending:
Networking Opportunities, Grow Your Professional Network
Build Your Knowledge Base
Expand Your Resources
Meet Experts & Influencers Face to Face
Learning In a New Space
Break Out of Your Comfort Zone
New Tips & Tactics
Greater Focus
The Serendipity of the Random Workshop
Preconference Workshops in all major countries
Remarkable Awards and Global Recognition to meritorious Researchers
Nominations for Best Poster Award
Group Registration benefits
Advance Research oriented presentations
Collaborations across Academia & Industry
Target Audience: Target audience are Physicians, Licensed Practical Nurse, Industry Professionals, Research Scholars, Healthcare Professionals Diagnostic laboratory professionals, Business Entrepreneurs, Directors & Ceo’s of Organizations, Hospitals, Microbiologists, Pharmaceutical Industries, Nurse Practitioners,
Tracks:
1) Infectious Diseases Prevention, Control and Cure
Microorganisms, encompassing viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites, contribute to the onset of infectious diseases, which can be transmitted among individuals. While infectious diseases are an inevitable aspect of life, there exists a range of strategies to help prevent infections and treat diseases when they occur. These approaches span individual efforts to national and global detection, prevention, and treatment methods, all of which play a crucial role in maintaining the health and safety of communities, nations, and the global population.
In the context of healthcare and public health, infection control procedures are imperative to hinder the spread of infections between individuals, whether from a healthcare professional to a patient or vice versa. Infection control involves diverse strategies aimed at preventing and managing the dissemination of infectious diseases.
Key measures in infection control include:
Handwashing
Asepsis
Disinfection Methods
Reducing the Number of Sex Partners
Abstinence
Early Diagnosis of Infectious Diseases
Standard Environmental Cleaning
Sterilization Methods
These strategies collectively contribute to maintaining a safer and healthier environment, curtailing the transmission of infections and promoting overall well-being in various settings.
2) Bacterial Infectious Diseases
Bacteria, single-celled microscopic organisms, are omnipresent and can thrive in diverse environments across the globe. They exist in various climates, geographical locations, and mediums, including air, water, and soil. Bacteria inhabit plants, animals, and humans, contributing significantly to both organisms and the overall ecological balance. Despite the negative connotation associated with the term "bacteria," these microorganisms play crucial roles in maintaining the health of organisms and the environment.
Bacterial infections occur when potentially harmful strains of bacteria multiply within or on the body. Bacteria have the capacity to infect any part of the body, leading to varied signs and symptoms depending on the affected area. The manifestations of bacterial and viral infections may overlap, sharing similarities in certain instances.
Topics related to bacteria encompass a wide range of areas, including:
Bacterial Toxins
Bacterial Genomics
Bacteraemia
Bacterial Diseases
Immunology
Bacteriology
Anthrax
Biological Weapons
Etiology, Pathology, And Pathophysiology
Causative Agents of Infectious Diseases
Exploring these aspects provides a comprehensive understanding of bacteria's diverse roles, from their ecological significance to their involvement in infectious diseases and the corresponding fields of study.
3) Parasitology & Infectious Diseases
Parasites are organisms that sustain themselves by consuming and thriving on other living entities, including the human body. Acquisition of these parasites can occur through various means such as contaminated food or water, insect bites, or sexual contact. While some parasitic infections are easily treatable, others pose more significant challenges. Parasites encompass a spectrum of sizes, ranging from microscopic single-celled organisms called protozoa to larger worms visible to the naked eye. Human parasites specifically target people, causing parasitic diseases that can impact a wide array of living organisms, including plants and warm-blooded animals. The scientific field dedicated to the study of parasitic diseases, as well as infections caused by fungi and bacteria, is known as parasitology.
Germs, also referred to as microorganisms, are ubiquitous in the air, soil, and water. They can be present on the skin and within the body. While many germs are harmless and some can even be beneficial, certain types have the potential to cause illness. Diseases resulting from germs are termed infectious diseases.
The study of parasitic diseases and related topics includes:
Medical Parasitology
Immunology and Host Specificity
Ecology and Epidemiology
Control of Parasitic Disease
These areas of study delve into the complexities of parasitic interactions, the host's immune responses, the ecological and epidemiological aspects of parasitic diseases, and strategies for controlling and preventing these conditions.
4) Causes and Symptoms of Infectious Diseases
Infections resulting from bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites pose a threat to our well-being. Our bodies harbor a diverse array of organisms, most of which are harmless or even beneficial. However, certain microbes can induce illness under specific conditions. Some of these infectious diseases are communicable, capable of spreading from one person to another. Various vectors, including insects and other animals, can transmit several diseases. Additionally, some infections can be contracted through the consumption of contaminated food or water or by exposure to environmental organisms. Common indicators of infectious diseases include fever and fatigue, with symptoms varying based on the specific organism causing the infection.
Key aspects related to infectious diseases encompass:
Communicable Diseases
Public Health and Prevention
Diagnosis
Causes and Symptoms
Disease Eradication
Exploring these areas provides insights into the transmission, prevention, diagnosis, causative agents, symptoms, and efforts aimed at eradicating infectious diseases, contributing to the overall understanding and management of these health challenges.
5) Vaccines and Vaccination
Vaccination presents a straightforward, secure, and effective method for safeguarding oneself against life-threatening illnesses before they can take hold. It fortifies the immune system by leveraging the body's natural defenses to establish resistance against specific pathogens. Vaccines instruct the immune system to generate antibodies, mirroring the response triggered by exposure to an actual disease. Importantly, vaccines pose no risk of causing illness or complications, containing only inactivated or weakened forms of pathogens such as viruses or bacteria. By interacting with the body's innate defenses, vaccines create a shield, diminishing the likelihood of contracting diseases.
The process of vaccination elicits a responsive reaction from the immune system without inducing illness, making it a prudent and safe strategy to stimulate immune responses in the body. Our immune systems exhibit a remarkable capacity to retain information, providing protection against diseases for extended periods—spanning years, decades, or even a lifetime—after the administration of one or more vaccine doses.
Research and development in the realm of vaccines cover various areas, including:
Human Vaccines - Addressing both infectious and non-infectious diseases.
Cancer and Immunotherapy Vaccines - Exploring innovative approaches to combat cancer through immunological interventions.
HIV Vaccines - Focused efforts to develop vaccines against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
Veterinary Vaccines - Safeguarding animal health through immunization.
Vaccine Adjuvants - Enhancing vaccine effectiveness through the use of adjuvants.
Pediatric Vaccines - Tailored vaccines to protect children from a range of diseases.
Plant-Based Vaccines - Harnessing plant systems for vaccine production.
This comprehensive approach to vaccine research underscores its significance in promoting public health and advancing preventive measures against a spectrum of diseases.
6) Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Pediatric infectious diseases encompass communicable illnesses that specifically impact children. In instances where a child experiences prolonged illness due to an infectious agent, an infectious diseases specialist possesses the expertise and training to accurately diagnose and treat the child throughout infancy to adolescence. Recognizing the developmental changes occurring from birth through adolescence allows for a more judicious, secure, and effective utilization of drugs in the pediatric population. Specialists in pediatric infectious diseases manage infectious and immunologic disorders arising from bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites. In cases of more intricate infections, consultation with other experts in pediatric infectious diseases may be sought.
The spectrum of conditions addressed by specialists in pediatric infectious diseases includes:
Transplant Infections
Severe and Complicated Infections
Tetanus and Polio
Streptococcal Pharyngitis
Scarlet Fever
Campylobacteriosis
Osteomyelitis
Chickenpox and Shigellosis
Recurrent and Resistant Infections
Bone and Joint Infections
Heart Infections
GI and Urinary Tract Infections
Fevers of Unknown Origins
This specialized medical field ensures a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children, promoting optimal health outcomes for the pediatric population.
7) Nosocomial Infections & Control
Nosocomial infections also referred to as health-care-associated or hospital-acquired infections, constitute a subset of infectious disorders acquired within a health-care facility. These infections do not manifest at the time of admission; rather, they must emerge at least 48 hours after admission to be classified as nosocomial. Serious complications, including sepsis and mortality, can result from these infections. The intensive care unit (ICU), where critical disorders are managed, is a frequent hotspot for the occurrence of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Approximately one in ten hospitalized individuals experiences a HAI, which is associated with elevated rates of morbidity, mortality, and hospitalization. Employing infection control strategies, monitoring antimicrobial use and resistance, and implementing antibiotic control policies are crucial measures to prevent nosocomial infections. An effective surveillance system, both at the national and international levels, plays a vital role in this effort. Collaborative efforts from all stakeholders are essential to effectively prevent and control nosocomial infections.
Categories of nosocomial infections include:
Hospital Infection
Device-Related Infections
Surgical Site Infections
Opportunistic Infections
Epidemiology
Disease Control and Prevention
Addressing these categories collectively is integral to a comprehensive approach in mitigating the impact of nosocomial infections in health-care settings.
8) Viral Infectious Diseases
Viruses, minute microorganisms, consist of genetic material enclosed in a protein coat. These infectious agents contribute to prevalent ailments such as the common cold, influenza, and warts. Additionally, they are the causative agents for severe diseases like HIV/AIDS, Ebola, and COVID-19. Operating akin to hijackers, viruses invade healthy cells, utilizing them to replicate and generate more viral particles. This process can induce illness by harming, destroying, or altering host cells. Viruses target specific cells within the body, including those in the liver, respiratory system, and blood. Viral infections stand among the most prevalent illnesses in humans. Children are anticipated to experience two to seven respiratory infections annually, while adults typically encounter one to three such incidents each year.
The diverse aspects of viral infections include:
Airborne Disease
Biological Contamination
Blood-borne Disease
Clinical Bacteriology
Clinical Mycology
Clinical Virology
Coinfection
Emerging and Re-emerging Viral Infections
Understanding and addressing these facets collectively contribute to a comprehensive approach in managing the impact of viral infections on human health.
9) Fungal Infectious Diseases
Fungi thrive in diverse settings, such as the air, soil, water, and plants, and can even naturally inhabit the human body. Like microorganisms, fungi exhibit both beneficial and harmful characteristics. When pathogenic fungi invade the body, eradication becomes challenging due to their ability to persist in the environment and re-infect individuals in recovery. Fungal infections are widespread in nature, affecting various organisms.
Human fungal infections occur when an invasive fungus conquers a specific body area, overpowering the immune system. These infections can manifest in any part of the body, affecting individuals across the board.
Topics related to fungal interactions encompass:
Antifungal Agents
Antifungal Resistance
Impact of Fungal Infections on Human Health
Diagnosis and Management of Fungal Infections
Fungal Infections in Plants and Animals
10) Pharmacology of Infectious Diseases
A drug can be characterized as any molecule, whether artificial, natural, or originating within the body (endogenous), that induces a biochemical or physiological response in cells, tissues, organs, or organisms. Pharmacology, a discipline spanning medicine, biology, and pharmaceutical sciences, delves into the actions of drugs or medications. Occasionally, the term "pharmkon" is employed to encompass both endogenous and exogenous bioactive species. This field explores the intricate interactions between chemicals and living organisms, influencing normal or pathological biochemical functions. Compounds with therapeutic effects are classified as pharmaceuticals. Pharmacology branches into pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, each focusing on distinct aspects. Pharmacodynamics investigates how a drug influences biological systems, specifically the interactions with biological receptors. In contrast, pharmacokinetics explores the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of chemicals within biological systems. It is essential to note that the terms "pharmacology" and "pharmacy" are not interchangeable, despite frequent misuse.
Mechanisms of Drug Action
Novel Cellular Drug Targets
Pathways for Drug Entry
Drug Resistance
Mechanistic and Phenotypic Screens for Anti-Infectious Agents
Pharmacodynamics
Pharmacokinetics