The Increase of Exotic Zoonotic Helminth Infections: The Impact of Urbanization, Climate Change and Globalization

Catherine A. Gordon*, Donald P. McManus, Malcolm K. Jones, Darren J. Gray, Geoffrey N. Gobert

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    Abstract

    Zoonotic parasitic diseases are increasingly impacting human populations due to the effects of globalization, urbanization and climate change. Here we review the recent literature on the most important helminth zoonoses, including reports of incidence and prevalence. We discuss those helminth diseases which are increasing in endemic areas and consider their geographical spread into new regions within the framework of globalization, urbanization and climate change to determine the effect these variables are having on disease incidence, transmission and the associated challenges presented for public health initiatives, including control and elimination.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationAdvances in Parasitology
    EditorsJ.R. Stothard, D. Rollinson
    PublisherAcademic Press
    Pages311-397
    Number of pages87
    ISBN (Print)9780128051313
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2016

    Publication series

    NameAdvances in Parasitology
    Volume91
    ISSN (Print)0065-308X

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