Dirofilariosis and Angiostrongylosis in Animals and Humans: A Global Challenge

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, the impact of dirofilariosis and angiostrongylosis on canine and feline populations has increased markedly. This is due, among other factors, to an increase in epidemiological studies in various parts of the world, both prospective and current. It has been shown that in places or countries where these diseases are studied, numerous cases appear. Also important are studies related to parasite–host interactions, pathology, improvements in treatment and the latest advances in diagnosis. Dirofilariosis is a much better-known disease than angiostrongylosis and is also considered a zoonosis, which, from a public health point of view, has a greater impact.

This Special Issue on dirofilariasis and angiostrongylosis aims to bring together the most recent studies on the epidemiology and incidence of both diseases in domestic and wild animals and humans, where appropriate, caused by the different parasites (Dirofilaria immitis, D. repens, Angiostrongylus vasoum, A. cantonensis, A. costaricensis...) in different parts of the world. Additionally, it will focus on improvements in diagnosis; treatment and control; proteomic, immunomic and molecular studies as well as studies focusing on the parasite–host relationship and the One Health dimension.

You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Pathogens.

Prof. Dr. Rodrigo Morchón
Prof. Dr. Anastasia Diakou
Dr. Elena Carretón
Dr. Marco Genchi
Guest Editors

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• dirofilaria
• angiostrongylus
• zoonosis
• one health