Transmission, Prevention, Surveillance, and Treatment of Tick-Borne Diseases Under a One Health Perspective

Dear Colleagues,

Zoonotic infections are spread between animals and humans, with tick-borne diseases (TBDs) constituting a major public health problem in the United States and globally. Transmitted to humans and animals through the bites of infected ticks, tick-borne disease cases among humans and animals are expanding geographically. For both humans and animals, tick-borne pathogens include a wide range of bacteria, viruses, and parasites. A One Health perspective recognizes the intrinsic interconnection among animals, humans, and their shared ecological systems, linking human health, veterinary, entomological, and environmental disciplines.

This Special Issue invites original research, reviews, and case studies focused on the transmission, prevention, surveillance, and treatment of tick-borne diseases under a One Health perspective. We welcome interdisciplinary contributions examining a wide range of public health, clinical, veterinary, and ecological factors affecting infection risk and advances in diagnostic and treatment strategies. The aim of this Special Issue in Infectious Disease Reports is to encourage shared knowledge that informs public health, via a One Health perspective, and improves our understanding of tick-borne infections globally.

Prof. Dr. Sarah Maxwell
Guest Editor

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