About the book
Ticks are obliged to blood-feeding external parasites of mammals, birds, and reptiles. They are globally important vectors of pathogens that impact both human and animal health. The number of known tick-borne pathogens has increased dramatically since the 1980s; species of Theileria, Babesia, and Anaplasma are tick-borne parasites that are prevalent throughout the world, particularly in the tropical and subtropical regions. Associated diseases of Theileriosis, Babesiosis, and Anaplasmosis, respectively, represent a major threat to livestock production in many countries. These infections occur on all continents, whereas their distribution changes continuously due to the migration and transportation of vectors and animals and the increased globalization of live animals. Thus, the expanding geographic ranges of vectors and pathogens, increasing abundance of ticks and tick-transmitted infectious agents, are raising global public health concerns.
This book intends to provide the reader with a comprehensive overview of the current state-of-the-art on Theileriosis, Babesiosis, and Anaplasmosis, both in humans and domestic animals. Particularly this book aims to permit the researchers to enter into a critical focus on the biology of the parasites, eco-epidemiology of the diseases, clinical manifestations, risk factors, immunology, surveillance, diagnosis, identification, and management of risks as well as the potential economic impact on animal production.
