Parasites and Zoonotic Diseases
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Parasitic Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2024 | Viewed by 103
Special Issue Editors
Interests: parasites; zoonoses; animal health
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Parasitic zoonoses are recognized as major contributors to severe morbidity and mortality in both humans and animals worldwide. Parasites use animals and humans as hosts and are responsible for waterborne, foodborne, and vector-borne illnesses. A substantial proportion of the over 200 zoonotic diseases currently listed by the WHO are caused by parasites, including neglected tropical diseases such as trichinellosis, cysticercosis, echinococcosis, and foodborne trematode infections. Many other cosmopolitan protozoa and helminths also contribute significantly to the burden of parasitic zoonoses, with some of them causing emerging and re-emerging diseases as a consequence of global migration, international trade, and global environmental challenges such as climatic change.
An integrated One Health approach involving collaboration among sectors responsible for human and animal health, as well as food safety and water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), is required for the effective prevention and control of zoonotic diseases. This Special Issue aims to provide insight into the development and implementation of effective surveillance, diagnostics, and strategies for controlling parasitic zoonoses. Therefore, original research papers and reviews covering these diverse topics to better understand the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and environmental surveillance of these zoonotic diseases are welcome.
Prof. Dr. Joaquín Quílez
Dr. Laura Garza-Moreno
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- foodborne
- waterborne
- vector-borne
- parasitic zoonoses
