Contents


Preface

This book is about a group of diseases that can infect humans and animals and that are transmitted by vectors, and are called vector-borne zoonotic diseases. These diseases and the vectors that carry the causative agents are known terms in human and animal medicine, because of their effect on public health in general. In this book, the authors have tried to show which vectors and diseases are the most interesting,

having in mind that their spreading represents a danger to public health.

region.

to devote a whole book just to this topic.

public health from a One Health perspective.

*Vectors and Vector-Borne Zoonotic Diseases* is not meant just for veterinarians, but for medical doctors and entomologists too. It is intended to be used by experts and also by students, animal owners, nature lovers, etc. The book has several sections: "Introduction," "Vectors," "Vector-Borne Diseases and Pathogens," and "Vector Control." Each of the sections is about one stage of vector-borne diseases. Each group of authors has dedicated their work to one of the topics with key roles on pathogens or vectors that are of great public health interest in their country or

The "Introduction" is about the terms that are used in the book and the current state of knowledge on vector-borne diseases: why are they spreading and which factors can influence their appearance. The section on "Vectors" has two chapters: one is about mosquitoes that probably carry the largest number of different pathogens and the other is about a specific tick as a vector. In the section on "Vector-Borne Diseases and Pathogens" the authors share their experiences with certain vector-borne diseases that represent a public health threat in their countries. The authors deal with the actual dangers associated with vector-borne pathogens, which are increasing all the time. The section on "Vector Control" is just the tip of the iceberg…it is possible

This book is the work of scientists and researchers as a contribution to the general knowledge and sophisticated expertise of vectors and vector-borne zoonotic diseases. With this book, we hope to broaden reader's knowledge, point out the existence of some vector-borne diseases, and show an interest in any new achievements in this area of research, with the aim to upgrade the knowledge of general

As the editor, I would like to dedicate this book to all the researchers, experts, colleagues, students, and others working hard protecting the public health status.

> **Sara Savić, PhD, DVM** Senior Research Associate,

> > Novi Sad, Serbia

Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad",

Department for Serology, Immunology, and Biochemistry,
