Friederike Krämer, Gad Baneth, Filipe Dantas-Torres, Sarah Hamer, Michael R Lappin, Domenico Otranto, Xavier Roura, Heinz Sager, Bettina Schunack, Valeria Scorza, Rebecca Traub, Timothy G Geary
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Abstract
Resistance to chemotherapy continues to limit the ability to cure infectious diseases and cancer. Resistance to antiparasitic drugs is affecting control of many pathogens in human and veterinary medicine. In veterinary medicine, particular attention has been focused on resistance to parasites of livestock, including helminths, ectoparasites and protozoa, as an effect of intensive treatment regimens that promote economic sustainability of production systems. Less attention has been given to drug resistance in parasites of companion animals. We provide a comprehensive review of current knowledge of drug resistance in ectoparasites, helminths and protozoa of importance in dogs and cats to establish a baseline assessment of the field and provide recommendations for research priorities and therapeutic alternatives.
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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.