Vet World Vol.15 October-2022 Article-7
Review Article
Veterinary World, 15(10): 2414-2424
https://doi.org/10.14202/vetworld.2022.2414-2424
Effects of parasites coinfection with other pathogens on animal host: A literature review
2. Department of Basic Veterinary Medical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan.
3. Department of Clinical Veterinary Medical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan.
Background and Aim: A parasite-host relationship is complicated and largely remained poorly understood, especially when mixed infections involving pathogenic bacteria and viruses are present in the same host. It has been found that most parasites are able to manipulate the host's immune responses to evade or overcome its defense systems. Several mechanisms have been postulated that may explain this phenomenon in different animal species. Recent evidence suggests that coinfections involving many parasitic species alter the host's vulnerability to other microorganisms, hinder diagnostic accuracy, and may negatively impact vaccination by altering the host's immune responsiveness. The objective of this review was to provide a comprehensive summary of the current understanding of how parasites interact with other pathogens in different animal species. A better understanding of this complex relationship will aid in the improvement efforts of disease diagnosis, treatment, and control measures such as novel and effective vaccines and therapeutics for infectious diseases.
Keywords: animals, coinfection, parasites.
How to cite this article: Hananeh WM, Radhi A, Mukbel RM, and Ismail ZB (2022) Effects of parasites coinfection with other pathogens on animal host: A literature review, Veterinary World, 15(10): 2414–2424.
Received: 02-06-2022 Accepted: 29-08-2022 Published online: 15-10-2022
Corresponding author: Wael M. Hananeh E-mail: whananeh@just.edu.jo
DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2022.2414-2424
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