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  • Parasitology
  • Disease Ecology
  • Epidemiology

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  • Host specificity, the range of hosts a parasite can infect, is vital for understanding disease emergence potential.
  • Current research often observes a parasite's 'realized' host range, which is limited by specific environmental conditions, rather than its 'fundamental' host range.
  • Global change intensifies the need to accurately assess parasite host specificity and associated disease risks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline challenges and propose future directions for modeling parasite host specificity under varying environmental conditions.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering the 'fundamental' host range beyond observed 'realized' ranges.
  • To improve the quantification of emerging disease risk.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of challenges in modeling host specificity.
  • Discussion of directions for future research in host specificity modeling.
  • Integration of multiple data sources and modeling frameworks.

Main Results:

  • Empirical studies often underestimate the true host specificity of parasites by focusing on realized ranges.
  • Modeling host specificity requires accounting for the interplay between parasite evolution, transmission, and environmental factors.
  • A comprehensive approach is necessary to accurately predict disease emergence.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate modeling of parasite host specificity is crucial for predicting disease emergence, especially under global change.
  • Future research should integrate evolutionary history, transmission modes, and environmental filters.
  • Improved modeling will enhance our ability to quantify and manage emerging disease risks.