Toxoplasma and Neospora: Public Health Challenges in Tropical Regions

Dear Colleagues,

Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum are globally distributed protozoan parasites, posing significant health challenges worldwide. While their impact is widespread, tropical regions present unique epidemiological, environmental, and socio-cultural factors that contribute to their persistence and profound public health implications for both human and animal populations. T. gondii is a leading cause of foodborne zoonoses and congenital infections, while N. caninum is one of the most important causes of reproductive losses in livestock. Warm climates, diverse host species, and often limited control measures further favor their spread and impact in these areas.

This Special Issue aims to gather cutting-edge research and comprehensive reviews addressing the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prevention, and control strategies of these protozoa, with a specific focus on tropical regions. We particularly welcome contributions that highlight the role of One Health approaches, molecular and serological surveillance, wildlife reservoirs, socio-cultural risk factors, and innovative interventions tailored to tropical contexts. By integrating multidisciplinary perspectives, this collection seeks to advance understanding and provide actionable insights to reduce the burden of these infections on human and animal populations in the tropics.

Dr. Thais Ferreira Feitosa
Dr. Vinícius Longo Ribeiro Vilela
Guest Editors

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