The impact of COVID-19 on neglected parasitic diseases: what to expect?

Danilo C Miguel; Mariana B C Brioschi; Leticia B Rosa; Karen Minori; Nathalia Grazzia

doi:10.1016/j.pt.2021.05.003

The impact of COVID-19 on neglected parasitic diseases: what to expect?

Trends Parasitol. 2021 Aug;37(8):694-697. doi: 10.1016/j.pt.2021.05.003. Epub 2021 May 14.

Authors

Danilo C Miguel¹, Mariana B C Brioschi², Leticia B Rosa², Karen Minori², Nathalia Grazzia²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Animal Biology, Parasitology Section, Biology Institute, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address: dcmiguel@unicamp.br.
² Department of Animal Biology, Parasitology Section, Biology Institute, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.

Abstract

Here we highlight coinfections of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with ectoparasites, helminths, and protozoa, described in the literature, and the urgent need to understand the conditions of these associated pathologies. We emphasize the notion that such information is crucial for the continuity of measures that have been used for decades to control neglected parasitic diseases.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; coinfection; neglected tropical diseases; parasite.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Comment

MeSH terms

COVID-19*
Coinfection*
Humans
Neglected Diseases / prevention & control
Parasitic Diseases* / prevention & control
SARS-CoV-2