Zoonotic Microparasitic Diseases
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Veterinary Microbiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026
Special Issue Editors
Interests: helminths; leishmaniasis; genetic diversity; genotyping; molecular epidemiology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Zoonotic microparasitic diseases, caused by microorganisms or organisms with microscopic forms, such as helminths, represent a significant global public health concern, causing a spectrum of illnesses that range from mild gastrointestinal disturbances to severe, life-threatening conditions. The increasing frequency of human–animal interactions, driven by habitat encroachment, globalization, climate change, and international travel, has increased the transmission risk of many microparasites, including those that cross species barriers.
This Special Issue of Microorganisms aims to bring together cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews that highlight the growing impact of zoonotic microparasitic diseases, as well as innovative research covering a broad range of zoonotic microparasites, with a focus on both endemic and non-endemic regions. We invite original research articles, systematic reviews, and short communications from researchers working at the intersection of parasitology, veterinary and human medicine, epidemiology, public health, and environmental science.
We particularly encourage submissions focusing on:
- Emerging and re-emerging zoonotic microparasitic infections.
- Advances in diagnostic technologies and molecular tools.
- Host–pathogen and host–vector interactions.
- Genomic and immunological insights into microparasite and host biology.
- Surveillance systems and outbreak response strategies, with special emphasis on sustainable practices.
- Integrated One Health approaches that address human, animal, and environmental health.
Dr. Isabel Mauricio
Guest Editor
Dr. Manuela Calado
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- zoonotic microparasitic diseases
- emerging zoonotic microparasites
- vector-borne microparasitic diseases
- host–microparasite interactions
- One Health
- epidemiology of zoonotic microparasitic diseases
- climate change and zoonotic microparasitic diseases
- diagnosis of zoonotic microparasitic diseases
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