Parasites that exhibit a complex life cycle require a definitive host for reproduction and one or more intermediate host species for growth and development. Vector-borne pathogens are transmitted ...

Pathogenic intestinal protozoa are responsible for clinically important infections in both the developed and the developing world. These organisms are responsible for both acute and chronic ...

As bacterial, viral, fungal, and protozoan pathogens continue to threaten the lives of people around the globe, scientists must design the next generation of vaccines. In this symposium brought to you ...

diseases are not transmitted between hosts but pathogens and parasites that cause disease are. Parasites are frequently grouped into microparasites and macroparasites to reflect differences in ...