Preventing and controlling neglected parasitic zoonoses: a key role for the animal health sector

Infographic: Preventing and controlling neglected parasitic zoonoses

These diseases are caused by parasites such as Taenia solium, Trichinella, Echinococcus and Fasciola. They are often forgotten or overlooked because:

  • they cause mild, chronic or no disease in animals
  • economic losses might not be evident
  • primarily affect the most vulnerable and marginalised communities