Host-parasite relationships describe the biological interactions between organisms that live on or within other organisms (hosts) and derive nutrients at the host's expense, encompassing the physiological, immunological, and ecological dynamics that govern these associations. Research published in Parasite Research …
Host-parasite relationships describe the biological interactions between organisms that live on or within other organisms (hosts) and derive nutrients at the host's expense, encompassing the physiological, immunological, and ecological dynamics that govern these associations. Research published in Parasite Research on this topic examines multiple dimensions of parasitic infections across diverse host species and geographic regions. Studies have investigated immune responses to parasitic infection, including cytokine profiles in pregnant women with toxoplasmosis in Sudan, revealing how the host immune system responds to protozoan parasites. The journal has published epidemiological surveys documenting helminth parasite prevalence in livestock such as sheep in Ethiopia and cattle breeds in Nigeria, contributing to understanding of parasite distribution patterns in agricultural settings. Additional research has explored zoonotic transmission risks, examining domestic pigeons as potential reservoirs for human protozoan parasites, and documented persistent filarial infections in Egyptian communities. Therapeutic investigations have evaluated both commercial antiparasitic compounds and plant-derived anthelmintic fractions against parasites affecting poultry and experimental animal models. This body of work addresses fundamental questions about how parasites establish and maintain infections, how hosts mount defensive responses, and how parasitic diseases impact both human and animal health across different environmental contexts.
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The 7 articles above have been cited 39 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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