THEME: "Global Frontlines: Advancing the Science of Infectious Disease Control"
07-09 Jul 2025
Prague, Czech Republic
Neuro Infectious Diseases
Meningitis: Inflammation of brain/spinal cord membranes, caused by bacterial (e.g., Neisseria meningitidis) or viral infections; treated with antibiotics or supportive care.
Encephalitis: Brain inflammation, often viral (e.g., HSV, West Nile); treated with antivirals and supportive care.
Brain Abscess: Pus in the brain from bacterial/fungal infections; requires antibiotics or surgery.
HIV Neurological Disorders: HIV can cause dementia, myelopathy, and neuropathy; managed with ART.
Neurosyphilis: Cognitive/motor issues from late-stage syphilis; treated with penicillin.
Toxoplasmosis: Brain inflammation in immunocompromised people; treated with antiparasitic drugs.
Rabies: Fatal viral infection from animal bites; treated with post-exposure vaccine.
Prion Diseases: Fatal neurodegenerative diseases; no effective treatment.