Zoonotic Parasites and Vector-Borne Parasitoses

Abstract

Zoonotic parasites and vector-borne zoonotic parasitoses of humans, especially when affecting immunocompromised persons mobilize researchers’ interest and increase parasitological, environmental, and interdisciplinary investigations worldwide. Climate, environmental and anthropomorphic influences had affected the distribution, occurrence, and adaptability of parasites in humans and animals, the level of environmental contamination with parasites and their developing forms, and the surge of vector competency. Knowledge of parasite biology and evolution shows that hybridization phenomena and adaptations may cause genetic diversity, affecting parasite virulence, antiparasitic drug resistance, acclimatization to new host species, and environmental conditions previously not recorded while leading to the emergence of new diseases and changing parasitism epidemiology. Many parasitic infections are emerging or re-emerging and are neglected with deliberating consequences for public and animal health as well as for food safety and security, especially in sub capacitated developing countries. Decrease of exposure of both animals and humans and negative consequences of zoonotic parasitoses requires raising awareness of researchers, policymakers, and the wider public. Modern diagnostic methods, surveillance, monitoring of parasitoses, and early detection systems followed by tailored containment and control actions provide grounds for sane assessments and investigation toward the cost-effective and efficient prevention programs for both human and animal populations.

Prediction and validation of potential transmission risk of Dirofilaria spp. infection in Serbia and its projection to 2080

“…pipiens habitat, and therefore risk of infection, throughout the country and mainly in the south, with a 104.1% gain of ideal habitat for culicid vectors in 2060, although in 2080, there is a 65.7% percentage loss of suitable vector territory, decreasing in the north but remaining similar in the south. This is in line with other studies where there is an increase in temperatures, which is consolidated in areas with previously colder and in the future temperate climates, due to climate change and the transmission dynamics of certain vector-borne diseases ( 34 , 42 , 74 , 90 ), therefore, from the point of view of One Health, measures should be taken by the Serbian government administration to take appropriate control measures and to interrupt the expansion and establishment of the vectors transmitting the disease.…”

Assessment of Babesia spp. prevalence in various domestic animals across Southern Punjab, Pakistan

“…Parasitic diseases, such as babesiosis, exert profound and far-reaching impacts on the global cattle industry, creating a complex web of consequences that extend beyond the immediate concerns of livestock health. These repercussions reverberate across commerce, economies, and even human health, posing formidable challenges to agricultural productivity and economic stability (Omeragic et al, 2022;Chakraborty et al, 2023). Babesiosis, caused by the intraerythrocytic protozoan parasites of the genus Babesia, is particularly notorious for its ability to cause anemia, reduce milk production, and compromise the overall well-being of infected cattle (Karshima et al, 2022).…”

Molecular Identification of Giardia Duodenalis Isolates from Children Stool in Diyala Province, Iraq

“…Giardia lamblia is the only species known to infect humans. The feco-oral route is the primary method of cyst transmission 3 . It is a parasite that is present across the world and has a 20-30% prevalence rate in developing nations.…”