Global Infectious Diseases and One Health Conference: 📄 Pediatric Insights on Toxoplasmosis at GIOH 2026

🎤 Speaker: Dr. Tania Hunziker

🏛 Affiliation: Espace Health Gesundheitszentren, Switzerland

The Global Infectious Diseases & One Health Conference (GIOH 2026) will feature Dr. Tania Hunziker, a pediatrician dedicated to clinical practice and research in zoonotic diseases and pediatric infectious diseases.

🔬 Presentation Title

Toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent children

During this in-person oral presentation, Dr. Hunziker will discuss the clinical aspects and challenges of toxoplasmosis in immunocompetent children, highlighting its diagnosis, management, and implications in pediatric healthcare.

🧪 Research Overview

Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic infection that can affect children worldwide. Although often associated with immunocompromised individuals, the infection can also occur in otherwise healthy children, sometimes presenting unique clinical characteristics.

Dr. Hunziker’s presentation will explore how toxoplasmosis manifests in immunocompetent pediatric patients, providing insights for early recognition and appropriate medical care.

🔍 Key Highlights

• Clinical features of toxoplasmosis in children
• Diagnosis and management in immunocompetent patients
• Zoonotic transmission and infection risks
• Pediatric healthcare considerations
• Importance of awareness and early detection

👨‍⚕️ About the Speaker

Tania Hunziker is a pediatrician who obtained her medical degree from the University of Cartagena, Colombia. She is actively involved in clinical practice and research, particularly in the field of zoonotic diseases.

She is also a member of the review board of the Global Journal of Pediatrics and currently works in medical care at Espace Health Gesundheitszentren in Huttwil, Switzerland.