Acarofauna of Neotropical reptiles: Integrative morphology and vector competence of zoonotic pathogens.

3区医学 Q1 Immunology and Microbiology

Advances in Parasitology Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-05-24 DOI:10.1016/bs.apar.2025.04.002

Jairo Alfonso Mendoza-Roldan, Marcos Antônio Bezerra-Santos, Darci Moraes Barros Battesti, Domenico Otranto

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Abstract

The Neotropical region stands out as a megadiverse area in terms of herpetofauna, hosting more than 4457 species, 2233 of which are distributed across South America. Reptiles are recognized as amplifiers and reservoirs of several pathogens, yet their role in disease cycles and the vectorial potential of their mites and ticks remain poorly understood. These hosts are infested by over 500 species of mites and ticks, classified into 61 genera across 13 families within the orders Trombidiformes (Acariformes), Mesostigmata, and Ixodida (Parasitiformes). Some of these arthropods may serve as vectors of reptile vector-borne diseases (RVBDs), that include bacterial, viral and protozoal pathogens of zoonotic concern. In this article, we explore the main groups of mites and ticks that infest reptiles in the Neotropical region, with a particular focus on vector-borne zoonotic pathogens of reptiles. In addition, we discuss the intricate relationships between these animals, arthropod vectors, and the zoonotic pathogens they may transmit.

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新热带爬行动物：人畜共患病原体的整体形态和媒介能力。

新热带地区在爬虫动物群方面表现出巨大的多样性，拥有超过4457种，其中2233种分布在南美洲。爬行动物被认为是几种病原体的放大器和宿主，但它们在疾病周期中的作用以及它们的螨虫和蜱虫的媒介潜力仍然知之甚少。这些寄主被500多种螨虫和蜱虫所感染，这些螨虫和蜱虫被分为13科61属，隶属于螨形目（无虫形目）、中污形目和伊蚊目（寄生目）。其中一些节肢动物可能成为爬行动物病媒传播疾病（RVBDs）的媒介，包括与人畜共患有关的细菌、病毒和原生动物病原体。在这篇文章中，我们探讨了主要群体的螨虫和蜱，在新热带地区的爬行动物感染，特别侧重于媒介传播的人畜共患病原体的爬行动物。此外，我们还讨论了这些动物、节肢动物媒介和它们可能传播的人畜共患病原体之间的复杂关系。

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Advances in Parasitology 医学-寄生虫学

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9.00

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>12 weeks

期刊介绍： Advances in Parasitology is recognised as a leading review serial which is consistently well placed in terms of impact factor and citations. Major reviews on all aspects of medical, veterinary and wild-life parasitology are considered. The journal provides an outlet for authoritative reviews from experts in the field. While emphasis is given to modern molecular approaches contributions across all disciplines are encouraged including traditional areas such as ecology and taxonomy. Eclectic volumes are supplemented by thematic volumes dedicated to a particular topic of recognised interest and importance.