Peer Review of “Assessing the Influence of Seasonal and Climatic Variations on Livestock Tick Incidence in Tehran Province, Iran: Cross-Sectional Study”
Published: March 31, 2025
Language: Английский
Peer Review of “Assessing the Influence of Seasonal and Climatic Variations on Livestock Tick Incidence in Tehran Province, Iran: Cross-Sectional Study”
Published: March 31, 2025
Language: Английский
Author’s Response to Peer Reviews of “Assessing the Influence of Seasonal and Climatic Variations on Livestock Tick Incidence in Tehran Province, Iran: Cross-Sectional Study”
Published: March 31, 2025
Language: Английский
A Perspective on Human Leishmaniasis and Novel Therapeutic Methods for Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 28, 2025
Introduction:
Leishmaniasis,
caused
by
Leishmania
parasites
and
transmitted
sandflies,
is
a
major
health
issue
in
endemic
regions.
It
presents
as
cutaneous
leishmaniasis
visceral
leishmaniasis,
with
significant
socioeconomic
impacts.
Effective
diagnosis,
treatment
prevention
remain
limited.
Methods:
A
literature
review
of
152
studies
(1990–2023)
was
conducted
across
multiple
academic
databases
to
explore
diagnostic
methods,
therapeutic
strategies
efforts
for
leishmaniasis.
Results:
Innovative
techniques,
such
polymerase
chain
reaction
loop-mediated
isothermal
amplification,
offer
improved
sensitivity.
New
treatments,
including
miltefosine
liposomal
amphotericin
B,
combination
therapies
address
drug
resistance.
Vector
control
public
interventions
are
key
prevention,
though
challenges
high
costs
resistance
persist.
Discussion:
Advances
show
promise,
but
issues
like
the
need
affordable
remain.
Ongoing
research
into
new
targets
accessible
solutions
vital
combating
Language: Английский
Vector-Borne mites of medical and veterinary importance: biology, ecology, and control strategies
Postgraduate Medical Journal,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 31, 2025
Abstract
Background
Mites,
encompassing
medically
and
veterinary
important
species,
are
significant
vectors
of
various
pathogens,
thereby
presenting
substantial
challenges
to
public
health
agriculture.
Understanding
their
biology
control
is
critical
for
managing
associated
risks
economic
burdens.
Objectives
To
provide
a
comprehensive
review
the
biology,
ecology,
strategies
mites,
with
particular
emphasis
on
role
in
disease
transmission
current
management.
Methods
A
systematic
existing
literature
was
conducted
focusing
mite
ecological
interactions,
approaches.
Strategies
examined
included
chemical
control,
biological
agents,
integrated
pest
management
(IPM),
evaluation
effectiveness
limitations.
Results
Control
mites
increasingly
compromised
by
development
acaricide
resistance.
Environmental
factors,
especially
climate
change,
significantly
influence
distribution
population
dynamics.
While
IPM
agents
offer
promising
alternatives,
gaps
remain
understanding
molecular
basis
resistance
consequences
environmental
change
mite-vector
relationships.
Conclusions
Effective
sustainable
requires
shift
towards
approaches
that
combine
insights
environmentally
informed
strategies.
Future
research
should
target
mechanisms
broader
context
mite-borne
diseases
inform
policy
intervention
efforts.
Language: Английский