Mucosal infections involve the invasion of mucosal surfaces lining various organs, such as the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urogenital tracts, by pathogenic microorganisms. These infections can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites and often result in a range of diseases depending on the affected mucosal site. Mucosal surfaces serve as the body's first line of defense against pathogens, featuring specialized immune components like mucins, antimicrobial peptides, and immunoglobulin A (IgA). However, pathogens have evolved strategies to circumvent these defenses, leading to infections. Common mucosal infections include respiratory infections like influenza and pneumonia, gastrointestinal infections such as gastroenteritis, and urogenital infections like urinary tract infections. Transmission typically occurs through direct contact, ingestion, or inhalation of contaminated materials. Understanding mucosal immunity is crucial for developing effective vaccines and therapies against mucosal infections. Research in this field focuses on elucidating the interactions between pathogens and the mucosal immune system, exploring vaccination strategies that induce mucosal immunity, and developing targeted interventions to prevent and treat mucosal infections.
Khursheed Anwer
IMUNON, United States
Regina Au
BioMarketing Insight, United States
Madhu Khanna
University of Delhi, India
Khursheed Anwer
IMUNON, United States
Regina Au
BioMarketing Insight, United States
Madhu Khanna
University of Delhi, India
Lara Isis Teodoro
Mayo Clinic, United States
Ahmed Abdulazeez
BHRUT Trust, United Kingdom
Elena Chiappini
University of Florence, ItalySubmit your abstract Today
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Madhu Khanna, University of Delhi, India
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Ayesha Zahid, Griffith University, Australia
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Title : The role of immunity in the pathogenesis of SARS-COV-2 and in the protection generated by COVID-19 in different age groups
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Elena Chiappini, University of Florence, Italy
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Livia Daflon Silva, Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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