Hygiene pests as vectors for parasitic and bacterial diseases in humans

Ann Parasitol. 2017;63(2):81-97. doi: 10.17420/ap6302.90.

Abstract

Diseases transmitted by hygiene pests remain a very serious problem in spite of fast developments in science and medicine. The present study focuses on pests carrying germs that pose a threat to human health and life. The quick pace of life, the need to satisfy human needs and mass production of food sometimes result in flagrant sanitary, hygienic and epidemiological deficiencies. These irregularities are conducive to hygiene pests, which, when not held in check by proper control measures, may act more efficiently and quickly.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacterial Infections / transmission*
  • Disease Vectors / classification*
  • Humans
  • Hygiene*
  • Parasitic Diseases / transmission*
  • Pest Control*