Parasites, emerging disease and wildlife conservation

In this review some emerging issues of parasite infections in wildlife, particularly in Australia, are considered. We discuss the importance of understanding parasite biodiversity in wildlife in terms of conservation, the role of wildlife as reservoirs of parasite infection, and the role of parasite...

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Published in:International journal for parasitology 2010-08, Vol.40 (10), p.1163-1170
Main Authors: Thompson, R.C.A., Lymbery, A.J., Smith, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Animals, Wild
Biodiversity
Biological and medical sciences
Blastocystis
Conservation of Natural Resources
Cryptosporidium
Disease Reservoirs - veterinary
Echinococcus
Ecosystem
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Giardia
Leishmania
Life cycle. Host-agent relationship. Pathogenesis
Parasitic Diseases, Animal - prevention & control
Population Surveillance
Protozoa
Toxoplasma
Trypanosoma
Wildlife
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Summary:In this review some emerging issues of parasite infections in wildlife, particularly in Australia, are considered. We discuss the importance of understanding parasite biodiversity in wildlife in terms of conservation, the role of wildlife as reservoirs of parasite infection, and the role of parasites within the broader context of the ecosystem. Using a number of parasite species, the value of undertaking longitudinal surveillance in natural systems using non-invasive sampling and molecular tools to characterise infectious agents is illustrated in terms of wildlife health, parasite biodiversity and ecology.
ISSN:0020-7519
1879-0135
DOI:10.1016/j.ijpara.2010.04.009