Medical Parasitology Taxonomy Update, June 2020-June 2022

J Clin Microbiol. 2023 May 23;61(5):e0028622. doi: 10.1128/jcm.00286-22. Epub 2023 Feb 21.

Abstract

The taxonomy of medically important parasites continues to evolve. This minireview provides an update of additions and updates in the field of human parasitology from June 2020 through June 2022. A list of previously reported nomenclatural changes that have not been broadly adapted by the medical community is also included.

Keywords: Babesia; Cryptosporidium; Giardia; Plasmodium; apicomplexan parasites; cestodes; nematodes; protozoa; taxonomy; trematodes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cryptosporidium*
  • Humans
  • Parasites*
  • Parasitology