Tackling Gut Parasites: A One Health Perspective
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Gut Microbiota".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 5
Special Issue Editor
Interests: parasite; intestinal parasitic infections; detection
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Dear Colleagues,
In general, intestinal parasitic infections are a global health problem in many developing countries, and especially in underdeveloped countries. Understanding the range and evolution of intestinal parasitic infections requires obtaining knowledge about the life cycle of each relevant parasite, establishing new methodologies for detection, assessing parasite prevalence, identifying genetic variations involved in outbreaks, and finally identifying key molecules that may be involved in promoting infections, development, and/or immunity evasion. The determination of new molecules that are relevant in growth, development, or infection, as well as determining the genetic changes that promote or help specific parasites establish or improve infection, will aid in the establishment of an effective control program to improve the population’s overall health status. To accomplish this, it is crucial to use novel, reliable detection methods.
We welcome studies on the following subjects in this Special Issue:
- The assessment of the prevalence of specific intestinal parasites either by place (country or city), age group, etc.
- Contribution to knowledge about the life cycle of parasites of medical importance.
- Detection methods for intestinal parasite identification and monitoring.
- Novel molecules involved in promoting infection or growth or immune system evasion.
- Genetic variation identified in outbreaks.
With the contribution of articles, reviews, and perspectives, we hope to promote the exchange of knowledge among researchers from various disciplines interested in understanding intestinal parasites and their prevalence, genetics, diversity, and detection, thus providing a general overview of the subject.
Although relevant in wider context, macroparasites fall outside the scope of this Special Issue.
Dr. Rosa Maria Bermúdez-Cruz
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gut parasites
- detection methods
- immune system evasion
- genetic variation
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