Beyond Mosquitoes: A Review of Pediatric Vector-Borne Diseases Excluding Malaria and Arboviral Infections
Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) significantly impact global child health, with mosquito-transmitted infections like malaria and arboviruses accounting for a substantial portion of this burden. However, other arthropod-borne diseases—transmitted by vectors such as ticks, fleas, sand flies, lice, and tri...
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| author | Giulia Carbone Amina De Bona Dragos Septelici Alessandro Cipri Andrea Nobilio Susanna Esposito |
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| description | Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) significantly impact global child health, with mosquito-transmitted infections like malaria and arboviruses accounting for a substantial portion of this burden. However, other arthropod-borne diseases—transmitted by vectors such as ticks, fleas, sand flies, lice, and triatomine bugs—also pose serious health risks to children worldwide. This review specifically excludes mosquito-borne diseases to concentrate on these less-discussed yet clinically important pediatric VBDs. We examine their clinical manifestations, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options, highlighting the unique vulnerabilities of children, including immature immune systems, behavioral factors, and communication barriers that can delay diagnosis. Additionally, we explore how environmental and anthropogenic factors, such as climate change and urbanization, are expanding the geographic range of these vectors, leading to the emergence of diseases like Lyme disease and leishmaniasis in new regions. By focusing on non-mosquito VBDs, this review aims to raise awareness and inform healthcare providers and public health practitioners about the comprehensive landscape of pediatric vector-borne diseases. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-080202abdecf466bb58aea4334725c192025-06-25T14:17:01ZengMDPI AGPathogens2076-08172025-06-0114655310.3390/pathogens14060553Beyond Mosquitoes: A Review of Pediatric Vector-Borne Diseases Excluding Malaria and Arboviral InfectionsGiulia Carbone0Amina De Bona1Dragos Septelici2Alessandro Cipri3Andrea Nobilio4Susanna Esposito5Pediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, ItalyPediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, ItalyPediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, ItalyPediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, ItalyPediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, ItalyPediatric Clinic, Department of Medicine and Surgery, University of Parma, 43126 Parma, ItalyVector-borne diseases (VBDs) significantly impact global child health, with mosquito-transmitted infections like malaria and arboviruses accounting for a substantial portion of this burden. However, other arthropod-borne diseases—transmitted by vectors such as ticks, fleas, sand flies, lice, and triatomine bugs—also pose serious health risks to children worldwide. This review specifically excludes mosquito-borne diseases to concentrate on these less-discussed yet clinically important pediatric VBDs. We examine their clinical manifestations, diagnostic challenges, and treatment options, highlighting the unique vulnerabilities of children, including immature immune systems, behavioral factors, and communication barriers that can delay diagnosis. Additionally, we explore how environmental and anthropogenic factors, such as climate change and urbanization, are expanding the geographic range of these vectors, leading to the emergence of diseases like Lyme disease and leishmaniasis in new regions. By focusing on non-mosquito VBDs, this review aims to raise awareness and inform healthcare providers and public health practitioners about the comprehensive landscape of pediatric vector-borne diseases.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/6/553vector-borne diseasesarthropod bitestick-borne diseasessandfly-transmitted diseasesbedbug infestationsflea-borne infections |
| spellingShingle | Giulia Carbone Amina De Bona Dragos Septelici Alessandro Cipri Andrea Nobilio Susanna Esposito Beyond Mosquitoes: A Review of Pediatric Vector-Borne Diseases Excluding Malaria and Arboviral Infections Pathogens vector-borne diseases arthropod bites tick-borne diseases sandfly-transmitted diseases bedbug infestations flea-borne infections |
| title | Beyond Mosquitoes: A Review of Pediatric Vector-Borne Diseases Excluding Malaria and Arboviral Infections |
| title_full | Beyond Mosquitoes: A Review of Pediatric Vector-Borne Diseases Excluding Malaria and Arboviral Infections |
| title_fullStr | Beyond Mosquitoes: A Review of Pediatric Vector-Borne Diseases Excluding Malaria and Arboviral Infections |
| title_full_unstemmed | Beyond Mosquitoes: A Review of Pediatric Vector-Borne Diseases Excluding Malaria and Arboviral Infections |
| title_short | Beyond Mosquitoes: A Review of Pediatric Vector-Borne Diseases Excluding Malaria and Arboviral Infections |
| title_sort | beyond mosquitoes a review of pediatric vector borne diseases excluding malaria and arboviral infections |
| topic | vector-borne diseases arthropod bites tick-borne diseases sandfly-transmitted diseases bedbug infestations flea-borne infections |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/14/6/553 |
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