World Congress on

Virology and Infectious Diseases

THEME: "Global Frontlines: Advancing the Science of Infectious Disease Control"

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Parasitology & Infectious Diseases

  • Malaria: Caused by Plasmodium species, transmitted by mosquitoes; treated with antimalarial drugs like chloroquine.
  • Amebiasis: Caused by Entamoeba histolytica, leading to dysentery; treated with metronidazole.
  • Giardiasis: Caused by Giardia lamblia, causing diarrhea; treated with metronidazole.
  • Leishmaniasis: Caused by Leishmania, transmitted by sandflies; treated with antimonials.
  • Schistosomiasis: Caused by Schistosoma species; treated with praziquantel.
  • Toxoplasmosis: Caused by Toxoplasma gondii; treated with pyrimethamine.
  • Filariasis: Caused by Wuchereria species; treated with diethylcarbamazine.
  • Hookworm Infection: Caused by Necator species; treated with albendazole.