Parasitic Pathways: Insights and Diagnostic Innovations

Dear Colleagues,

As fast as technology advances, new tools of research and diagnosis are implemented in many fields of parasitology. Some of the most important parasitic infections are in the WHO’s list of Neglected Tropical Diseases, and have been found to inflict morbidity and mortality upon millions of people. Researchers and governmental institutions face a tremendous challenge to engage funding and human resources in this field. Many researchers worldwide are devoted to uncovering important topics in the subject of tropical parasitology by identifying targets for diagnosis; developing new tools of research for a better understanding of the host–parasite relationship; searching for how genes, proteins, or factors from parasites may interact with the immune system or host defenses; searching for targets to develop strategies for the treatment and/or prevention of parasitic diseases; developing vaccines; studying subjects to clarify pathogenesis; and searching for different ways of preventing transmission.

This Special Issue on Parasitic Pathways: Insights and Diagnostic Innovations aims to collate the most recent findings centered around cutting-edge technology applied to parasitic diseases and parasitology fields of research. With this Special Issue, we intend to present new and available innovations diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and host–parasite relationships to the scientific community within the topics of diseases caused by ectoparasites, helminths, and protozoans.

Dr. Alessandra Loureiro Morassutti
Dr. Alexandre Januario Da Silva
Guest Editors

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• cutting-edge technology
• parasitic pathways
• research innovations
• diagnostics
• ectoparasites
• helminths
• protozoans