Together in the Fight against Arthropod-Borne Diseases: A One Health Perspective

摘要

Arthropod-borne diseases represent a major risk for humans, livestock, pets and wildlife worldwide. The rapid spread of highly aggressive arboviruses and parasites, along with the development of resistance in their arthropod vectors, represent a huge challenge for parasitology, medical entomology and tropical medicine. As highlighted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to successfully fight arthropod-borne diseases a One Health approach is valuable. Indeed, One Health points out that the human health is strongly connected to the health of animals and the environment. The main aim of One Health is to encourage the cooperation among multiple disciplines to achieve the best health for humans, animals and the environment [ , ].