Global Conference on Public Health & Epidemiology
October 22-24, 2026
Foodborne Parasites
Foodborne Parasites are organisms transmitted to humans through consumption of contaminated food or water, posing significant public health risks worldwide. Common foodborne parasites include Toxoplasma gondii, Taenia species (tapeworms), Trichinella spiralis, Giardia, and Cryptosporidium. These parasites may be present in undercooked meat, unwashed fruits and vegetables, contaminated water, or improperly handled food. Infections can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and, in severe cases, organ damage or long-term health complications. Vulnerable groups, including children, pregnant women, and individuals with weakened immune systems, are at higher risk of serious illness. Prevention strategies focus on proper food handling, thorough cooking of meat, safe water supply, good hygiene practices, and public education. Strengthening food safety systems and surveillance helps reduce the burden of foodborne parasitic infections and protect public health.
Adele Ann Webb
Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Ann Marie Leonard Zabel
Curry College, United States
Thomas J Webster
Brown University, United States
Mariano Votta
Italian NGO Cittadinanzattiva, Italy
Ashot Khachatryan
National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia, Armenia
Ches Jones
University of Arkansas, United States
Adeva A Elem
Mercer University, United StatesSubmit your abstract Today
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Sebastiano Venturi, Department of Public Health of Rimini, Italy
Title : Specific strategies over the life course for early identification, prevention, treatment, and long-term support
Christopher Ashton, Center for Recovery, Canada
Title : Population health, public health and the social determinants of health: The state of the science
Adele Ann Webb, Strategic Education, Inc., United States
Title : The nutritional management of healthy menu plans
Iuliana Vintila, Dunărea de Jos University of Galați, Romania
Title : Healthcare system profiles and pandemic outcomes: A cross-country multi-dimensional scaling analysis of Cuba, Spain, Italy, and Germany
Giuseppe Orlando, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Title : Change your genes – change your life: Epigenetics of longevity
Kenneth R Pelletier, USCF School of Medicine, United States