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Parasitic zoonoses in India: an overview
B B Singh1, R Sharma, J K Sharma
1Department of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
Revue Scientifique Et Technique (International Office of Epizootics)
|February 12, 2011
Summary
Parasitic zoonotic diseases are a significant threat in India, with many cases underestimated due to poor surveillance. Effective prevention and control strategies are urgently needed to combat these emerging and re-emerging infections in humans and animals.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Parasitic zoonotic diseases are widespread in India, affecting both human and animal populations.
- Recent decades have seen the emergence of new zoonotic parasitic diseases and increased incidence of known ones.
- Underreporting is common due to inadequate surveillance and lack of data on asymptomatic animal carriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the prevalence and threat of parasitic zoonotic diseases in India.
- To emphasize the challenges in preventing and controlling these infections.
- To underscore the need for improved surveillance and data collection.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature and surveillance data on parasitic zoonotic diseases in India.
- Analysis of reported cases and emerging trends in human and animal populations.
- Identification of key challenges in disease control and prevention.
Main Results:
- Parasitic zoonotic diseases exhibit varying prevalence rates across India.
- Emerging diseases like echinococcosis, neurocysticercosis, cryptosporidiosis, and toxoplasmosis are significant concerns, especially in immunocompromised individuals.
- Re-emergence of cutaneous leishmaniasis poses a serious public health threat.
Conclusions:
- Parasitic zoonotic diseases represent a major and growing challenge in India.
- Effective control requires enhanced surveillance, better understanding of asymptomatic carriers, and integrated human-animal health strategies.
- Urgent action is needed for prevention and control to mitigate the impact on public health.
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