Parasitic Diseases in Wild Animals
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Parasitic Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 November 2025 | Viewed by 25
Special Issue Editors
Interests: neuroparasites in domestic animals; angiostrongyloides in small animals; veterinary neurology; neuroanatomy
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Interests: parasitology; innate immunity; parasite-host cell interactions; parasitology of marine mammals
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Parasitic diseases in wildlife, including birds, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals, can substantially affect species populations, posing a significant threat to biodiversity and ecological equilibrium. Comprehending the effects of these diseases on animal health is vital for maintaining ecosystem integrity. Wild animals often serve as reservoirs, maintenance hosts, and spillover hosts for a diverse range of parasitic agents. This is in addition to other challenges these species face, such as habitat loss and climate change. Birds, reptiles, and wild mammals can harbor, shed, and transmit zoonotic parasites, raising concerns for veterinary and public health. Furthermore, addressing parasitic conditions in wildlife is crucial for conservation initiatives and preventing the extinction of endangered species. Progress in this area requires an interdisciplinary approach integrating ecology and veterinary and medical sciences. This Special Issue aims to explore these dimensions, including diagnostic procedures, host–parasite interactions, and environmental conditions on parasitic diseases in wild animals.
Dr. Marcelo Gómez
Prof. Dr. Carlos Rodrigo Hermosilla
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- parasitic diseases
- host–parasite interactions
- diagnosis
- transmission
- parasite control strategies
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