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Rodent-Borne Parasites and Human Disease: A Growing Public Health Concern
Alfonso J Rodriguez-Morales1,2, Awad A Shehata3, Rokshana Parvin4
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima 15307, Peru.
Animals : an Open Access Journal From MDPI
|September 27, 2025
Summary
Rodents harbor numerous zoonotic parasites, posing significant public health risks. Integrated One Health strategies are crucial for controlling rodent-borne diseases and preventing future outbreaks.
Area of Science:
- * One Health
- * Zoonotic Diseases
- * Parasitology
Background:
- * Rodents are global reservoirs for zoonotic parasites impacting human health.
- * Parasitic diseases transmitted by rodents include protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites.
- * Factors like urbanization and climate change increase transmission risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To review the public health concern of rodent-borne parasitic diseases.
- * To highlight the role of anthropogenic factors in disease emergence.
- * To emphasize the need for integrated control strategies.
Main Methods:
- * Comprehensive literature review of rodent-borne parasitic diseases.
- * Analysis of protozoa, helminths, and ectoparasites with zoonotic potential.
- * Examination of environmental and ecological drivers of transmission.
Main Results:
- * Identified key protozoa (e.g., Toxoplasma gondii), helminths (e.g., Angiostrongylus cantonensis), and ectoparasites (e.g., Xenopsylla cheopis).
- * Anthropogenic factors significantly increase human-rodent interaction and disease spread.
- * Rodent-borne parasitic diseases are underrecognized, especially in resource-limited areas.
Conclusions:
- * Integrated One Health strategies are essential for disease control.
- * Strengthening surveillance and interdisciplinary research is critical for prevention.
- * Addressing ecological drivers is vital for safeguarding human and animal health.
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