Parasitic infections are caused by a diverse group of organisms, including protozoa, helminths (worms), and ectoparasites, and they represent a significant global health burden. These infections can affect various organs and systems, leading to a wide range of diseases with varying severity. Protozoan parasites, such as Plasmodium causing malaria and Trypanosoma causing sleeping sickness, can result in life-threatening illnesses. Helminthic infections, including schistosomiasis and intestinal worm infestations, contribute to chronic morbidity, malnutrition, and impaired growth. Transmission of parasitic infections often occurs through contaminated food, water, or vectors like mosquitoes and ticks. Poor sanitation, poverty, and limited access to healthcare contribute to the prevalence of parasitic diseases in many regions. Control and prevention strategies involve medications, vector control, and public health measures. Developing effective vaccines against parasitic infections remains a challenge but is an active area of research. Understanding the complex life cycles and host-parasite interactions is crucial for devising comprehensive strategies to combat parasitic infections and improve global health outcomes.
Title : Prophylactic and molecular approaches for mitigating human influenza A viruses: i. Evaluating influenza vaccine effectiveness in the older population ii. Down-regulation of influenza virus genes with novel sirna-chimeric-ribozyme constructs
Madhu Khanna, University of Delhi, India
Title : Homology analysis of MPXV and VACV peptides underscores the need to consider both MPXV clades for vaccine development
Lara Isis Teodoro, Mayo Clinic, United States
Title : Development of a novel multi-component vaccine to address the burden of otitis media in high-risk populations
Ayesha Zahid, Griffith University, Australia
Title : High seroprevalence of RSV antibodies in adults indicates potential undetected transmission and requires further public health assessment
Lara Isis Teodoro, Mayo Clinic, United States
Title : The role of immunity in the pathogenesis of SARS-COV-2 and in the protection generated by COVID-19 in different age groups
Ahmed Abdulazeez, BHRUT Trust, United Kingdom
Title : New biomarkers in leishmania major vaccine development
Negar Seyed, Pasteur Institute of Iran, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Title : Tubercular disease in children: Optimizing treatment strategies through disease insights
Elena Chiappini, University of Florence, Italy
Title : Approaches towards developing and establishing a biomanufacturing research & development, and manufacturing industry in Zimbabwe: A review of the need, potential funding sources, policy development and implementation
Elliot Nyagumbo, Midlands State University, Zimbabwe
Title : Racial disparities in pediatric pneumonia in Brazil: The role of structural racism forging inequalities in acess to vaccines
Livia Daflon Silva, Federal University of State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Title : Capillary electrophoresis for adjuvanted multivalent recombinant vaccine purity determination
Ashley Prout, Merck, United States