Zoonotic importance of ecto- and endoparasites in rodents in Malaysia: a review
Firdaus Mohd-Qawiem,
Md Isa Nur-Mahiza,
Nur Indah Ahmad
et al.
Abstract:Importance
Rodents, particularly those inhabiting urban areas, are sources of infections that cause major human diseases. The number of recorded zoonotic infections has increased in recent decades, exacerbating public concerns. Zoonotic diseases in humans, such as capillariasis, hymenolepiasis, and toxoplasmosis, are life-threatening in severe cases, particularly in immunocompromised individuals. A thorough understanding of pathogens, particularly the parasites infecting rodents, is critical for p… Show more
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