Chaturvedi Rini, Sharma Amit
Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.
Molecular Medicine, International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, New Delhi-110067, India.
ACS Infect Dis. 2025 Feb 14;11(2):287-304. doi: 10.1021/acsinfecdis.4c00431. Epub 2025 Jan 9.
Vector-borne diseases are caused by microbes transmitted to humans through vectors such as mosquitoes, ticks, flies, and other arthropods. Three vector-borne diseases, filariasis, leishmaniasis, and malaria, are significant parasitic diseases which are responsible for long-term morbidity and mortality affecting millions globally. These diseases exhibit several similarities in transmission, health impacts, and the challenges faced in their control and prevention. By identifying these commonalities and fostering cooperation among disease control programs, we can strengthen our efforts to combat them and hence enhance the health of at-risk populations. This review summarizes the key points associated with the epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and therapeutic regimes for each disease, presenting a holistic overview of these three eliminable diseases.
媒介传播疾病是由微生物通过蚊子、蜱虫、苍蝇和其他节肢动物等媒介传播给人类而引起的。三种媒介传播疾病,即丝虫病、利什曼病和疟疾,是重要的寄生虫病,造成了长期发病和死亡,影响着全球数百万人。这些疾病在传播、对健康的影响以及控制和预防所面临的挑战方面表现出若干相似之处。通过识别这些共性并促进疾病控制项目之间的合作,我们可以加强对抗这些疾病的努力,从而增进高危人群的健康。本综述总结了每种疾病在流行病学、传播动态和治疗方案方面的要点,对这三种可消除的疾病进行了全面概述。