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Vector-Borne Zoonoses: Surveillance, Transmission and Interventions
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Vector-Borne Zoonoses: Surveillance, Transmission and Interventions

A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Public Health Microbiology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 August 2025 | Viewed by 4851

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Inaki Tirados

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Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, Liverpool, UK
Interests: vector control; One Health approach; zoonosis; economic impact

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

As a potential guest editor, I am eager to review and curate manuscripts for this special issue, focusing on addressing the risks, prevention, monitoring and control of vector-borne zoonotic diseases.  Insights into the interactions between vectors, animal hosts and humans can help mitigate the impact of zoonoses on the welfare of disadvantaged communities through the design of innovative approaches to tackle vector-borne zoonoses

I invite studies that offer original perspectives on the monitoring and management of these diseases, with the potential to pave the way for novel strategies, especially benefiting communities in low-income countries. Questions to be addressed may include: vector-pathogen interactions, vector control, xenomonitoring, economic impact, epidemiology (including potential co-endemicity), risk factors, insecticide resistance, etc.

Drawing upon my professional expertise, I am particularly interested in aspects of vector biology and behaviour that significantly influence the dynamics of disease transmission, either exacerbating the risk, or creating opportunities for control. Topics of interest include: integrated vector management, One Health principles, the effects of climate change, etc. Additionally, I am keen to explore various stages of translational research, ranging from the development of new strategies, to policy changes and implementation. Community engagement in the studies and the promotion of local ownership will be encouraged. This call encompasses a broad spectrum of transmissible zoonotic diseases, including viral, bacterial, and parasitic infections.

Dr. Inaki Tirados
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • vector control
  • disease dynamics
  • vector monitoring
  • integrated vector control
  • vector diversity (e.g., spp)
  • disease control
  • human health
  • animal health
  • One Health approach
  • vector behaviour
  • vector ecology
  • hosts
  • zoonosis
  • economic impact
  • climate change

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Temporal Analysis of Climate Change Impact on the Spread and Prevalence of Vector-Borne Diseases in Campania (2018–2023)
by Federica Gargano, Roberta Brunetti, Marialuisa Buonanno, Claudio De Martinis, Lorena Cardillo, Pellegrino Fenizia, Antonietta Anatriello, Giuseppe Rofrano, Luigi Jacopo D’Auria, Giovanna Fusco, Loredana Baldi, Esterina De Carlo and Maria Ottaiano
Microorganisms 2025, 13(2), 449; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13020449 - 18 Feb 2025
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Vector-borne infections (Arbovirosis) represent a significant threat to public health worldwide. Climate change, currently a global problem, seems to contribute to the incidence and prevalence of autochthonous and imported cases of arbovirosis in Europe. The aim of this work is to evaluate the [...] Read more.
Vector-borne infections (Arbovirosis) represent a significant threat to public health worldwide. Climate change, currently a global problem, seems to contribute to the incidence and prevalence of autochthonous and imported cases of arbovirosis in Europe. The aim of this work is to evaluate the impact of climate change on the occurrence and spread of arbovirosis in order to offer concrete ideas to the competent authorities and modulate surveillance plans on the basis of risk assessment. The results of official controls carried out from 2018 to 2023 on animals subjected to the Surveillance Plans for Blue Tongue, West Nile and Usutu viruses in the Campania Region were analyzed. Statistical analyses were performed using R software (version 4.5.0). The possible correlation between the prevalence of infections and climate parameters was evaluated with the “cross-correlation time series” (p-value < 0.05). The generalized linear mixed model showed that for each unit increase in humidity and temperature, the probability of disease spread increased by 4.56% and 7.84%, respectively. The univariate logistic regression model and the odds ratio were necessary to evaluate the possible risk related to the proximity to wetlands or to bodies of water: in the past few years, these have represented a risk for the persistence and spread of arbovirosis in the Campania region. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Vector-Borne Zoonoses: Surveillance, Transmission and Interventions)
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Anti-Tick-Bourne Encephalitis IgM Intrathecal Synthesis as a Prediction Marker in Tick-Borne Encephalitis Patients
by Piotr Czupryna, Sambor Grygorczuk, Agnieszka Siemieniako-Werszko, Jakub Okrzeja, Justyna Dunaj-Małyszko, Justyna Adamczuk, Sławomir Pancewicz, Joanna Zajkowska, Karolina Narejko, Joanna Oklińska, Gabriela Trojan and Anna Moniuszko-Malinowska
Microorganisms 2025, 13(1), 213; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13010213 - 20 Jan 2025
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of IgM anti-Tick-Borne Encephalitis (anti-TBE) intrathecal synthesis in the diagnosis and prediction of the clinical course of the disease. Thirty-six patients were included in the study (patients reported symptoms such as fever, headache, [...] Read more.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of IgM anti-Tick-Borne Encephalitis (anti-TBE) intrathecal synthesis in the diagnosis and prediction of the clinical course of the disease. Thirty-six patients were included in the study (patients reported symptoms such as fever, headache, fatigue, and nausea/vomiting). CRP, White Blood Cells (WBC), pleocytosis, Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) protein concentration, CSF albumin concentration, serum IgM, serum IgG, CSF IgM, CSF IgG, IgM Index, IgG Index, and IgG Index/IgM Index ratio were the parameters which were examined in the individuals. An analysis of correlation presented statistical significance between IgM Index and pleocytosis and protein concentration in CSF in the whole group of individuals. IgM Index and IgG Index/IgM Index ratio may be used in the prediction of severity of TBE. The most probable link between the IgM intrathecal production and severity of TBE may be a result of delayed seroconversion to IgG, and therefore not an adequate response to the virus presence. Full article
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Glycosylation Patterns in Meccus (Triatoma) pallidipennis Gut: Implications for the Development of Vector Control Strategies
by Elia Torres-Gutiérrez, Frida Noelly Candelas-Otero, Olivia Alicia Reynoso-Ducoing, Berenice González-Rete, Mauro Omar Vences-Blanco, Margarita Cabrera-Bravo, Martha Irene Bucio-Torres and Paz María Silvia Salazar-Schettino
Microorganisms 2025, 13(1), 58; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13010058 - 1 Jan 2025
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The primary mode of transmission for Chagas disease is vector-borne transmission, spread by hematophagous insects of the Triatominae subfamily. In Mexico, the triatomine Meccus pallidipennis is particularly significant in the transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi. This study focused on analyzing protein expression and [...] Read more.
The primary mode of transmission for Chagas disease is vector-borne transmission, spread by hematophagous insects of the Triatominae subfamily. In Mexico, the triatomine Meccus pallidipennis is particularly significant in the transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi. This study focused on analyzing protein expression and modifications by glycosylation in different regions of the digestive tract of fifth-instar nymphs of M. pallidipennis. Two gut sections were dissected and extracted: the anterior midgut (AMG) and the proctodeum or rectum (RE). Proteins were extracted from each tissue sample and profiled by one- and two-dimensional electrophoresis; protein glycosylation was analyzed by lectin affinity. Our results showed significant differences in protein expression and glycosylation between both gut regions, with modifications being more frequent in the RE. The proteins HSP70, actin, and tubulin were analyzed, finding a differential expression of the latter two between AMG and RE. Understanding glycosylation patterns provides critical insights into vector–pathogen interactions that could eventually inform novel control approaches. Furthermore, the potential use of lectins as insecticidal agents highlights the broader implications of glycoprotein research in the future development of strategies on vector control to disrupt T. cruzi transmission. Full article
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Vector Competence of Aedes aegypti from São Tomé and Príncipe for West Nile Virus Transmission
by Rafael Marmé, Filipe Tomaz, Carla A. Sousa, João Pinto, Gregory C. Lanzaro, Ricardo Parreira and Gonçalo Seixas
Microorganisms 2024, 12(10), 2038; https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms12102038 - 9 Oct 2024
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The global distribution of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, particularly in tropical regions, poses a significant public health risk due to their apparent ability to transmit arboviruses such as West Nile virus (WNV). This study aimed to evaluate the vector competence of Ae. aegypti from [...] Read more.
The global distribution of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, particularly in tropical regions, poses a significant public health risk due to their apparent ability to transmit arboviruses such as West Nile virus (WNV). This study aimed to evaluate the vector competence of Ae. aegypti from São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) for the transmission of the WNV PT6.39 strain, considering its potential role as a bridge vector in a region where Culex quinquefasciatus would be the main vector. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes were collected, reared, and experimentally infected with WNV, with viral dissemination and transmission potential assessed 7, 14, and 21 days post infection (dpi). The results showed an increasing trend in infection rates, from 5% at 7 dpi to 35% at 21 dpi, with corresponding dissemination rates of 0%, 100%, and 43%. The transmission rates also increased from 0% at 7 dpi to 67% at 21 dpi, with a maximum transmission efficiency of 10% observed at the final time point. Although Ae. aegypti from STP demonstrated the potential to transmit WNV, the overall transmission efficiency remained relatively low. These findings provide necessary insights into the vector competence of Ae. aegypti in this region, highlighting the importance of continued monitoring and targeted vector control measures to mitigate the risk of potential WNV outbreaks. Full article
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