Veterinary Parasitology: Advances in Diagnosis and Control
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Parasitic Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 August 2026 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editors
Interests: veterinary parasitology; diagnostic parasitology; parasite histology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Parasitic diseases are a significant cause of morbidity, mortality, and economic loss across domestic animals and wildlife populations. Advances in diagnostic methodologies, molecular characterization, and epidemiological tools have improved our understanding of parasite biology and transmission dynamics, yet challenges remain in timely diagnosis, effective control, and mitigation of emerging and re-emerging parasitic threats.
This Special Issue of Pathogens, entitled Veterinary Parasitology: Advances in Diagnosis and Control, aims to highlight recent developments in the detection, characterization, and management of parasitic infections affecting veterinary species. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications addressing classical and emerging parasites, novel diagnostic approaches, host–parasite interactions, surveillance strategies, and evidence-based control measures. Contributions that integrate diagnostic innovation with applied clinical, production, or ecological contexts are particularly encouraged.
By bringing together diverse perspectives from diagnostic laboratories, academia, and applied veterinary practice, this Special Issue seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of current challenges and future directions in veterinary parasitology. We hope this collection will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, diagnosticians, and clinicians working to improve parasite control and animal health worldwide.
Dr. Laura Williams
Dr. Timothy Wu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- veterinary parasitology
- diagnostic parasitology
- host–parasite interactions
- parasite control strategies
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