Parasites in the changing world – Ten timely examples from the Nordic-Baltic region

• DOI: 10.1016/j.parepi.2020.e00150
• Publication Date: 2020-05-05T01:31:44Z
• Authors: Gunita Deksne; Rebecca K. Davidson; Kurt Buchmann; Age Kärssin; Muza Kirjušina; Inese Gavarāne; Andrea L. Miller; Guðný Rut Pálsdóttir; Lucy J. Robertson; Torill Mørk; Antti Oksanen; Vaidas Palinauskas; Pikka Jokelainen
• Keywords: Baltic sea; Baseline (sea)

The world is changing, and parasites adapt. Nordic-Baltic region in northern Europe - including the Nordic countries Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway Sweden, Baltic States Estonia, Latvia Lithuania facing new parasitological challenges due to changes populations of their hosts spread climate change. Some can also be ascribed increased awareness detection. In this paper, we review discuss a convenience selection ten timely examples recent observations that exemplify trends from different fields parasitology, with particular focus on change potential epidemiology pathogens Europe. illustrate how addressing often requires both intersectoral international collaboration, using historical baseline data modern methodologies are needed.