Invasive hematophagous arthropods and associated diseases in a changing world.

ABSTRACT: Biological invasions have increased significantly with the tremendous growth of international trade and transport. Hematophagous arthropods can be vectors of infectious and potentially lethal pathogens and parasites, thus constituting a growing threat to humans-especially when associated with biological invasions. Today, several major vector-borne diseases, currently described as emerging or re-emerging, are expanding in a world dominated by climate change, land-use change and intensive transportation of humans and goods. In this review, we retrace the historical trajectory of these invasions to better understand their ecological, physiological and genetic drivers and their impacts on ecosystems and human health. We also discuss arthropod management strategies to mitigate future risks by h

SUBMITTER: Cuthbert RN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10436414 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature