Advances in Wildlife Parasitology and Host-Pathogen Dynamics

Wildlife parasitology is an essential field that delves into the intricate relationships between wildlife hosts and their parasitic counterparts. The importance of these relationships extends beyond understanding ecological balance and biodiversity; it is also vital for maintaining the health of wildlife populations and protecting human communities from the impacts of zoonotic diseases. Advances in this domain have shed light on the evolution of host-pathogen interactions and the implications of environmental shifts on these dynamics. This Research Topic seeks to dive deeper into the progressive findings in wildlife parasitology, aiming to close knowledge gaps in host-pathogen interactions that are pivotal for both wildlife conservation and public health.



This Research Topic aims to target several specific objectives. Firstly, it will assess the recent technological and methodological progress in wildlife parasitology. Additionally, it will revisit and analyze the current understandings of parasite biodiversity, life cycles, and transmission processes within different wildlife populations. Secondly, the Topic will scrutinize how ecological and evolutionary influences guide host-pathogen dynamics in wild species and evaluate the repercussions of environmental changes like habitat destruction and climate alteration on these dynamics. Lastly, it aims to assess how insights into host-pathogen interactions could inform conservation strategies and examine the potential for zoonotic disease emergence as a frame to discuss preventative strategies.



To gather further insights into the complexities of wildlife parasitology and host-pathogen interactions, we welcome articles focusing on, but not limited to, the following themes:



- Technological advances in the study of parasitism in wildlife.

- Evolutionary perspectives on host-pathogen coevolution.

- The impact of climate and environmental change on parasitic disease dynamics.

- Interdisciplinary approaches to studying and managing wildlife diseases.

- Prevention and management strategies for zoonotic diseases emerging from wildlife.



Aforementioned themes aim to foster a rounded exploration of how advanced research and collaborative efforts can contribute to ecological sustainability and public health through a deepened understanding of wildlife parasitology.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• ... View all formats

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Case Report
• Clinical Trial
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Review
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Wildlife Parasitology, Host-Pathogen Interactions, Zoonotic Diseases, Ecological Dynamics, Biodiversity Conservation, Technological Advancements in Parasitology, Parasite Life Cycles, Environmental Impact on Disease Dynamics, Wildlife Health

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.