Zoonotic Parasites in Livestock: A One Health Perspective
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Parasitic Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 7
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Parasitic zoonoses are caused by protozoa, helminths and arthropods that can naturally spread between animals and humans. More than a quarter of the world’s population is afflicted by parasitic infections, of which food- and vector-borne diseases are major concerns. Many important zoonotic diseases in livestock are caused by parasites, many of which are overlooked, among them trichinellosis, echinococcosis, cysticercosis, and fasciolosis. Ranging from innocuous to life-threatening and depending on host susceptibility, parasite genotype and infectious dose, parasitic infections cause significant morbidity in humans and animals, particularly in middle- and low-income countries, and global financial losses to the livestock industry. Several factors have led to a rise in the (re-)emergence of several zoonotic parasitic diseases in the last few decades, including changes in climate, demography, food consumption habits, travel, trade, drug resistance, land use, and improved diagnostics.
The concept of One Health recognizes the interconnection between human and animal health and the environment, advocating for a holistic approach, bringing together contributions from medical professionals, veterinarians, researchers, and environmentalists to understand disease transmission and manage threats from different sources.
We invite you to submit review or original research articles related to zoonotic parasites in livestock from a One Health perspective. This Special Issue covers different research topics addressing parasite-related threats at the human–livestock–environment interface, ranging from surveillance, epidemiology and public health to diagnostics, as well as anthelminthic resistance and the environmental impact of anti-parasitic pharmaceuticals used in livestock.
Dr. Helga Waap
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- zoonotic parasites
- livestock
- helminths
- protozoa
- arthropods
- One Health
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