Biological characteristics and epidemiological insights into the zoonotic potential of Colpodella spp.: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Colpodella species are classified within the domain Eukaryota, specifically under the order Colpodellida, family Colpodellaceae, and genus Colpodella, which are close relative of the phylum Apicomplexa. These organisms are unicellular, predatory flagellates. In recent years, their frequent detection in animal tissues, vector insect samples, and particularly in human has garnered significant attention as an emerging zoonotic threat. This review is to scope the biological characteristics and epidemiological features of Colpodella species.

Methods

The PubMed, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure databases were searched to identify studies in English or Chinese published before 4 February 2025. We searched for Colpodella-related nucleotide seque

SUBMITTER: Zhao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12392618 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature