Parasites & Vectors

Primers on parasites and vectors

Guest Editor: Anthony J Walker

Primers provide short, authoritative and accessible accounts that explore the basic/applied biology of selected parasites, intermediate hosts, vectors and vector-borne pathogens. Primers integrate fundamental aspects of parasite or vector biology with recent, cutting-edge research findings and a discussion of future research needs. Each Primer also includes a downloadable/printable poster.

Historical aspects of parasitology

The reviews presented in this series explore the history of parasitology in a fascinating journey through the main scientific discoveries and breakthroughs in the discipline.

Elimination of infectious diseases of poverty as a key contribution to achieving the SDGs

This cross journal series aims to demonstrate the validity of communicable disease elimination as a key contributor to achieving Universal Health Coverage and the SDGs. It therefore welcomes articles that provide evidence of its wide impact on public health and beyond, on addressing inequities, on the cost-effectiveness of integrated implementation and resulting efficiency gains, underscoring its value as a global good. 

Contribution of climate change to the spread of infectious diseases

Cross-journal collection

This collection brings together in one place articles outlining infectious diseases (and their vectors) that are likely to spread or are already spreading across borders due to the effects of climate change. The impact of policy implementation or interventions designed to contain the spread infectious disease, and studies that could inform future global policy or practical solutions are very much welcome.

Human migration, conflict and infectious diseases

Cross-journal collection

This article collection will bring together research, case reports and viewpoints to strengthen understanding on the risks posed by infectious disease and effective and appropriate public health responses during times of armed conflict and forced migration. 

Food security and sustainability from a microbiology perspective

Food security is a complex problem: to maintain agricultural productivity on degrading lands and in the face of water scarcity, or to achieve increased agricultural productivity and sustainable food production, many questions need to be answered and solutions need to be tested and implemented. This collection covers various aspects of maintaining or enhancing food production, sustainability and security can be tackled from a microbiology perspective.