Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Medical Parasitology

Medical parasitology is the branch of medicine and microbiology that studies parasitic organisms capable of infecting humans and animals, their life cycles, transmission pathways, and the diseases they cause. Research published in Parasite Research on this topic examines parasitic infections across diverse geographi…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 28× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2690-6759 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

Medical parasitology is the branch of medicine and microbiology that studies parasitic organisms capable of infecting humans and animals, their life cycles, transmission pathways, and the diseases they cause. Research published in Parasite Research on this topic examines parasitic infections across diverse geographic regions and host species, with particular attention to endemic disease patterns and zoonotic transmission risks. Studies have documented the persistence of lymphatic filariasis in specific regions of Upper Egypt, investigated the role of domestic pigeons as potential reservoirs for human protozoan parasites, and analyzed gastrointestinal parasite prevalence in cattle breeds in Nigeria. Additional work has explored the clinical challenge of malaria and typhoid fever coinfection in hospital settings in Burkina Faso. This research addresses critical public health concerns in areas where parasitic diseases remain significant causes of morbidity, informing surveillance efforts and control strategies. Understanding the epidemiology of these infections, identifying animal reservoirs that may facilitate human transmission, and recognizing patterns of co-infection are essential for developing effective interventions and reducing the burden of parasitic diseases in affected populations.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 28 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Medical Parasitology, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Parasite Research (ISSN 2690-6759).

Journal editorial board
DABBU JAIJYAN · United States Aditya Gupta · United States Naglaa Shalaby · Saudi Arabia

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