Honduras is progressing toward malaria elimination as part of the Mesoamerican goal for 2030. As transmission declines, malaria increasingly occurs in focal outbreaks, particularly in geographically confined settings such as islands. Following an inc...
The brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (s.l.), is of medical and veterinary relevance and is primarily controlled with acaricides. Because acaricide resistance in this tick is a growing concern, evaluating effective acaricides is par...
This study evaluated the acaricidal efficacy of extracts from Salvia officinalis (SO), Marrubium vulgare (MV), Ruta graveolens (RG), and Opuntia ficus-indica (OFI) against Varroa destructor, together with their acute toxicity to Apis mellifera. The e...
Leishmaniases belong to a group of diseases considered to be neglected by the World Organization of Health (WHO) since these diseases disproportionately affect marginalized communities with limited healthcare access [...]
Species of the genus Hepatozoon are among the most widespread haemogregarine parasites infecting reptiles; however, information regarding their occurrence in native snakes from Mexico remains scarce. This study investigated the molecular occurrence o...
Endosymbiosis is a necessary process in eukaryotic evolution, yet the steps leading to full integration remain poorly understood. Trypanosomatids provide a comparative framework to study this transition through two independent systems representing di...
Trichostrongylid nematodes are globally distributed gastrointestinal parasites of major veterinary and, in some cases, zoonotic importance. Accurate identification often requires an integrative approach because morphology alone may be compromised by...
Corticosteroid-induced immunosuppression creates a permissive environment for opportunistic intestinal parasitic infections (OIPIs), especially in endemic regions where latent or subclinical parasitic carriage is common. Yet, the interplay between co...
(1) Background: Giardia duodenalis is a common protozoan parasite infecting various mammalian hosts, yet data on its prevalence in Cypriot ruminants, including the endemic and protected mouflon (Ovis gmelini ophion), remain absent. This study aimed t...
Nematophagous fungi are important biological control agents that naturally reduce nematode populations through specialized predatory mechanisms. This study evaluated the viability and predatory capacity of the nematophagous fungus Duddingtonia flagra...
Wild animals play an important role in the epidemiological cycle of Trypanosoma cruzi transmission. The order Chiroptera is ecologically significant as a reservoir host for parasite variants, including TcI, TcII, TcIV, and TcBat. This study aimed to...
Digenean of the superfamily Echinostomatoidea exhibit complex life cycles that involve up to three host species. Several echinostomatoid species have been reported in snails of the family Littorinidae. In the zebra snail Echinolittorina peruviana fro...
Sarcocystis felis, originally named for sarcocysts in the bobcat (Lynx rufus), has been reported in domestic cats (Felis catus) and several other wild felids in the Americas. However, ultrastructural confirmation of the sarcocyst wall, an important c...
Clonorchiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the trematode Clonorchis sinensis, which is endemic to East Asia but increasingly observed in non-endemic regions due to global migration. Chronic infection can lead to recurrent pyogenic cholangitis (...
Psychodid flies are non-parasitic insects commonly found in humid domestic environments, where larvae develop in organic matter within drains. Human pseudomyiasis caused by these flies is a rare and often neglected condition, typically involving urog...
Lepeophtheirus salmonis (Krøyer, 1837) represents a major biological challenge in Atlantic salmon aquaculture. Despite extensive research on salmon lice biology, host interaction, and immunomodulation, the mechanisms underlying early host reco...
In Mexico, since June 2025, human cases of myiasis caused by Cochliomyia hominivorax (the screwworm) have been identified, prompting health authorities to issue a surveillance alert for potential infections by this fly. Here we report the identificat...
Acute diarrheal disease (ADD) caused by parasites and Tuberculosis (TB) remain major public health concerns in vulnerable indigenous communities with limited access to sanitation, safe water, and healthcare, and where humans, animals and the environm...
Vector-borne pathogens (VBPs) can affect equine health, welfare, and productivity, with potential implications for animal management and trade. However, data on their occurrence in North Africa remain limited. The present study aimed to estimate the...
Parasite identification remains one of the most important areas of parasitological research [...]
Monieziosis presents a considerable challenge to livestock farming, mainly due to the parasite’s resistance to common anthelmintics, prompting the need for alternative control strategies. This study examined the in vitro effect of two enzymatic...
Zoonotic gastrointestinal parasites such as Toxocara canis and Ancylostoma caninum are a public health concern, particularly in tropical and urban environments. This study evaluated Mexican veterinarians’ perceptions, knowledge, and deworming p...
Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi (T. cruzi), includes clinically relevant intestinal inflammation; however, the mechanisms associated with tissue injury remain incompletely understood. ArtinM is an immunomodulatory lectin with known effect...
Human scabies, caused by Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis, is a neglected tropical disease with a significant public health burden worldwide. This retrospective study analyzed the spatiotemporal epidemiology of scabies in Mexico from 2004 to 2024 using...
Background: The lack of set up in vulnerable population settings increases inhabitant’s exposure to fecal–oral pathogens. Objectives: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two Nicaraguan Caribbean islands to determine the prevalence an...
Leishmaniasis causes skin ulcers to complex visceral involvement, and available treatment options for humans are highly toxic and have prolonged application schemes. So far, there are no licensed vaccines for humans, so it is necessary to develop a s...
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the association between T. gondii genotypes (types I, II, III) and cases of spontaneous abortion in humans. Methods: A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted following PRISMA guidelines. Databases (...
Malaria in a Greek citizen with prior malaria history residing and working in Cameroon returning in his home country is a medical emergency warranting prompt and accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. We describe a mixed malaria case of a febril...
Dengue represents a growing challenge for public health in Argentina, where entomological surveillance is essential to Aedes aegypti control interventions. However, low community participation in surveillance activities constitutes a major obstacle t...
Chagas disease and trichomoniasis are two neglected parasitic infections (NPIs) in need for new therapies that address both the toxicity and limited bioavailability impacting on the effectiveness of benznidazole (BZ) and nifurtimox, the only drugs av...
Tick-borne diseases pose a significant threat to global cattle production, with species displacement between ticks compounding this issue. This narrative review synthesises the literature to examine the drivers behind the expansion of the invasive Rh...
Cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) is an aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis that is strongly associated with chronic Clonorchis sinensis (C. sinensis, Cs) infection; however, its underlying molecular mechanisms remain elusive. Recent studies suggest t...
Urban coastal wetlands constitute important ecological interfaces where human activities, wildlife, and arthropod vectors interact, potentially increasing the risk of pathogen transmission. In the city of Veracruz, Mexico, several interdunal lagoons...
During August 2025, a single adult yellow-bellied watersnake, Nerodia erythrogaster transversa was found dead on the road in Montgomery County, Arkansas, USA, salvaged, and its feces examined for coccidian parasites. Fecal material from the rectum wa...
Cutaneous larva migrans (CLM) is a zoonotic parasitic infection traditionally associated with tropical and subtropical regions. In recent years, autochthonous cases have been reported in various European countries, suggesting a possible change in the...
Schistosomiasis is a major neglected tropical disease in sub-Saharan Africa. This study compared the epidemiology of urinary schistosomiasis among children living in two distinct ecosystems in Mauritania: the Senegal River Basin (Trarza region) and t...
Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic performance of an in-house-developed IgG Western blot (WB) for congenital toxoplasmosis and its complementary role with other serological markers. Methodology: For this purpose, the study utilized 42 mother&ndash...
Leishmaniases are infections caused by Leishmania parasites and transmitted through the bite of infected female Phlebotomus (Old World) and Lutzomyia (New World) sandflies. The disease disproportionately affects marginalized communities with limited...
Canine babesiosis is a vector-borne disease of dogs with a worldwide distribution, presenting varying clinical signs depending on the host, parasite strain and climatic factors. Beyond companionship, dog meat serves as delicacy and is also used for z...
In this study, the ultrastructural characteristics of the mature spermatozoon of the cestode Gerbillitaenia psammomi, a parasite of the fat sand rat (Psammomys obesus) in the south of Tunisia, were examined by means of transmission electron microscop...
A One Health approach to disease has never been more important [...]
Acute Trypanosoma cruzi infection induces an exuberant immune response; however, the host is unable to clear the parasite, and the infection progresses to a chronic phase. T and B cells play a crucial role in controlling infections. Although the para...
Free-ranging animals may serve as sentinels for the occurrence of ticks and tick-borne pathogens within a given habitat. Between 2020 and 2022, ticks were collected from domestic animals and vegetation on a family-operated agrotouristic farm in Weste...
Xenomas are distinctive hypertrophic host-cell lesions caused by intracellular parasites and represent a recurrent pathological finding in wild and farmed fish. Their presence has implications for fish health, diagnostic workflows, aquaculture produc...
A supplemental description of Lamproglena barbicola Fryer, 1961 is provided based on specimens collected from the gills of Labeobarbus altianalis (Boulenger, 1900) from the Nyando River, Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya, using an integrated approach of sca...
Soil-transmitted helminthiases (STH) represent the most prevalent helminth infections worldwide and are closely associated with inadequate sanitation and poverty. During 2020 and 2021, a significant information gap emerged as a consequence of the SAR...
Clonorchis sinensis and Metagonimus spp. are prevalent parasites in Korea, and accurate diagnosis is essential because treatment dosages differ between infections. However, their eggs are morphologically similar under light microscopy, making differe...
Tick-borne diseases are rising across Europe, yet human-biting tick data from the central Balkans remain limited. We analysed ticks removed from patients seeking care after tick bites at centers in Skopje (North Macedonia) and Novi Sad (Serbia) betwe...
Horse flies (Tabanidae) negatively affect livestock by reducing productivity, compromising animal welfare, and serving as mechanical vectors of pathogens. However, the spatial processes shaping their community organization in southern Brazil’s...
Entomopathogenic fungi are promising alternatives to synthetic insecticides for the control of vector species, notably the arbovirus vector, Aedes aegypti. The influence of intrinsic mosquito midgut microbiota on host susceptibility to fungal infecti...
