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ESCMID-Global is the leading scientific conference on Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, with 17,256 participants registered in 2026.
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Keynote speaker Liesl Zühlke addressed the global burden of rheumatic heart disease, emphasizing its impact on children in low- and middle-income countries.
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Nicholas Day discussed rickettsioses, highlighting the need for greater awareness and investment in tackling these neglected infections.
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Metagenomic next sequencing techniques were shown to improve diagnostic sensitivity, though interpretation and cost remain barriers to wider adoption.
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Artificial Intelligence applications in infectious diseases, particularly in sepsis management, were prominently featured at the conference.
