A scoping review of the impacts of forest cover dynamics on acari-borne diseases: Beyond forest fragmentation.

ABSTRACT: Forest cover has undergone significant changes accelerating over recent decades. Acari vectors such as ticks and chigger mites are intricately linked to forest ecosystems because of the suitable hosts and microclimates provided. However, the implications of forest cover change on Acari vectors and their pathogens remain poorly understood. This study investigates the impacts of forest cover dynamics on Acari-borne diseases risk worldwide through a comprehensive review of the literature. We conducted a scoping review following the PRISMA Method to retrieve citations related to forest cover dynamics and Acari-borne diseases. Eligibility criteria were predefined and relevant data were extracted from selected articles. The analysis employed a descriptive approach and thematic narrative synthesi

SUBMITTER: Blache N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11787481 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature