Invasive hematophagous arthropods and associated diseases in a changing world
Abstract Biological invasions have increased significantly with the tremendous growth of international trade and transport. Hematophagous arthropods can be vectors of infectious and potentially lethal pathogens and parasites, thus constituting a growing threat to humans—especially when associated wi...
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| author | Ross N. Cuthbert Frédéric Darriet Olivier Chabrerie Jonathan Lenoir Franck Courchamp Cecilia Claeys Vincent Robert Frédéric Jourdain Romain Ulmer Christophe Diagne Diego Ayala Frédéric Simard Serge Morand David Renault |
| author_facet | Ross N. Cuthbert Frédéric Darriet Olivier Chabrerie Jonathan Lenoir Franck Courchamp Cecilia Claeys Vincent Robert Frédéric Jourdain Romain Ulmer Christophe Diagne Diego Ayala Frédéric Simard Serge Morand David Renault |
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| description | Abstract Biological invasions have increased significantly with the tremendous growth of international trade and transport. Hematophagous arthropods can be vectors of infectious and potentially lethal pathogens and parasites, thus constituting a growing threat to humans—especially when associated with biological invasions. Today, several major vector-borne diseases, currently described as emerging or re-emerging, are expanding in a world dominated by climate change, land-use change and intensive transportation of humans and goods. In this review, we retrace the historical trajectory of these invasions to better understand their ecological, physiological and genetic drivers and their impacts on ecosystems and human health. We also discuss arthropod management strategies to mitigate future risks by harnessing ecology, public health, economics and social-ethnological considerations. Trade and transport of goods and materials, including vertebrate introductions and worn tires, have historically been important introduction pathways for the most prominent invasive hematophagous arthropods, but sources and pathways are likely to diversify with future globalization. Burgeoning urbanization, climate change and the urban heat island effect are likely to interact to favor invasive hematophagous arthropods and the diseases they can vector. To mitigate future invasions of hematophagous arthropods and novel disease outbreaks, stronger preventative monitoring and transboundary surveillance measures are urgently required. Proactive approaches, such as the use of monitoring and increased engagement in citizen science, would reduce epidemiological and ecological risks and could save millions of lives and billions of dollars spent on arthropod control and disease management. Last, our capacities to manage invasive hematophagous arthropods in a sustainable way for worldwide ecosystems can be improved by promoting interactions among experts of the health sector, stakeholders in environmental issues and policymakers (e.g. the One Health approach) while considering wider social perceptions. Graphical abstract |
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| spelling | doaj.art-83f04be9f4054d93abc10f389ac2ec002023-11-19T12:31:41ZengBMCParasites & Vectors1756-33052023-08-0116111710.1186/s13071-023-05887-xInvasive hematophagous arthropods and associated diseases in a changing worldRoss N. Cuthbert0Frédéric Darriet1Olivier Chabrerie2Jonathan Lenoir3Franck Courchamp4Cecilia Claeys5Vincent Robert6Frédéric Jourdain7Romain Ulmer8Christophe Diagne9Diego Ayala10Frédéric Simard11Serge Morand12David Renault13Institute for Global Food Security, School of Biological Sciences, Queen’s University BelfastMIVEGEC, Université Montpellier, IRD, CNRSUMR CNRS 7058 “Ecologie et Dynamique des Systèmes Anthropisés” (EDYSAN), Université de Picardie Jules VerneUMR CNRS 7058 “Ecologie et Dynamique des Systèmes Anthropisés” (EDYSAN), Université de Picardie Jules VerneEcologie Systématique Evolution, Université Paris-Saclay, CNRS, AgroParisTechCentre de Recherche sur les Sociétés et les Environnement Méditerranéens (CRESEM), UR 7397 UPVD, Université de PerpignanMIVEGEC, Université Montpellier, IRD, CNRSMIVEGEC, Université Montpellier, IRD, CNRSUMR CNRS 7058 “Ecologie et Dynamique des Systèmes Anthropisés” (EDYSAN), Université de Picardie Jules VerneCBGP, Université Montpellier, CIRAD, INRAE, Institut Agro, IRDMIVEGEC, Université Montpellier, IRD, CNRSMIVEGEC, Université Montpellier, IRD, CNRSMIVEGEC, Université Montpellier, IRD, CNRSUniversité de Rennes, CNRS, ECOBIO (Ecosystèmes, Biodiversité, Évolution) - UMR 6553Abstract Biological invasions have increased significantly with the tremendous growth of international trade and transport. Hematophagous arthropods can be vectors of infectious and potentially lethal pathogens and parasites, thus constituting a growing threat to humans—especially when associated with biological invasions. Today, several major vector-borne diseases, currently described as emerging or re-emerging, are expanding in a world dominated by climate change, land-use change and intensive transportation of humans and goods. In this review, we retrace the historical trajectory of these invasions to better understand their ecological, physiological and genetic drivers and their impacts on ecosystems and human health. We also discuss arthropod management strategies to mitigate future risks by harnessing ecology, public health, economics and social-ethnological considerations. Trade and transport of goods and materials, including vertebrate introductions and worn tires, have historically been important introduction pathways for the most prominent invasive hematophagous arthropods, but sources and pathways are likely to diversify with future globalization. Burgeoning urbanization, climate change and the urban heat island effect are likely to interact to favor invasive hematophagous arthropods and the diseases they can vector. To mitigate future invasions of hematophagous arthropods and novel disease outbreaks, stronger preventative monitoring and transboundary surveillance measures are urgently required. Proactive approaches, such as the use of monitoring and increased engagement in citizen science, would reduce epidemiological and ecological risks and could save millions of lives and billions of dollars spent on arthropod control and disease management. Last, our capacities to manage invasive hematophagous arthropods in a sustainable way for worldwide ecosystems can be improved by promoting interactions among experts of the health sector, stakeholders in environmental issues and policymakers (e.g. the One Health approach) while considering wider social perceptions. Graphical abstracthttps://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05887-xAnthropogenic activitiesBiological invasionBiodiversity homogenizationClimate changeGlobal tradePublic health |
| spellingShingle | Ross N. Cuthbert Frédéric Darriet Olivier Chabrerie Jonathan Lenoir Franck Courchamp Cecilia Claeys Vincent Robert Frédéric Jourdain Romain Ulmer Christophe Diagne Diego Ayala Frédéric Simard Serge Morand David Renault Invasive hematophagous arthropods and associated diseases in a changing world Parasites & Vectors Anthropogenic activities Biological invasion Biodiversity homogenization Climate change Global trade Public health |
| title | Invasive hematophagous arthropods and associated diseases in a changing world |
| title_full | Invasive hematophagous arthropods and associated diseases in a changing world |
| title_fullStr | Invasive hematophagous arthropods and associated diseases in a changing world |
| title_full_unstemmed | Invasive hematophagous arthropods and associated diseases in a changing world |
| title_short | Invasive hematophagous arthropods and associated diseases in a changing world |
| title_sort | invasive hematophagous arthropods and associated diseases in a changing world |
| topic | Anthropogenic activities Biological invasion Biodiversity homogenization Climate change Global trade Public health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05887-x |
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