Infectious Diseases and HIV Conference

The management of infectious diseases has been contingent upon the accurate diagnosis followed by effective prevention techniques. This session will, therefore, emphasize what contemporary progress has been achieved in diagnostic techniques, methods of prevention, and the role of health professionals in combating infectious diseases.

Proper diagnosis of infectious disease should ideally go with treatment and management; therefore, it is needed that the diagnosis made at the right time and should be accurate. This lecture will explain the methods being used for diagnosing presently like traditional microbiological cultures, serological tests, PCR, next-generation sequencing, etc.

The role of clinical guidelines in the steps while making a decision in diagnosis, and improper diagnosis leading to delayed treatment, is also discussed. Screening of infectious diseases is one of the early detection and prevention measures. This session looks at a variety of different screening approaches, which include routine screenings of high-risk populations and community-based initiatives.

Here, participants will learn how to use risk assessment methods that can identify people who are more at risk for infection and, as such, can be targeted more effectively and managed in a timely manner. Prevention of infectious diseases is multifaceted, including vaccination, public health measures, and education in the communities.

This session will focus on the role of immunization programs in infectious diseases prevention, discussing current vaccination guidelines and coverage rates. Participants will discuss public health campaigns, which include promotion of hygiene, sanitation, and health education, and how vector control measures prevent diseases spread through vectors.

Another theme arising from the growing spread of antimicrobial resistance is responsible prescribing and use of antibiotics. This meeting will explore the principles of antibiotic stewardship; that is, judicious use of antimicrobials to avoid emergence of resistance, thus preventing unnecessary use of antibiotics and protecting public health.

Participants are involved in educational strategies for patients and healthcare providers on risks associated with the use of antibiotics that are not justified and the need to keep to treatment guidelines. It will also summarize with future directions on diagnosis and prevention.

The session will consider emerging technologies in diagnostics: fast tests and point-of-care testing, the role of which promises to revolutionize the management of disease, but for this a sustainability and continued investment in public health programs is needed, whereby the world can better prepare for outbreaks of infectious diseases.