Temperature stress and parasitism of endothermic hosts under climate change

• Published in: Trends in parasitology Vol. 30; no. 5; pp. 221 - 227
• Main Authors: Morley, Neil J, Lewis, John W
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.05.2014
• Subjects: Animals; Climate Change; Endocrine System - physiology; endocrinology; endotherms; Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Host-Parasite Interactions - physiology; Immune System - physiology; immunology; Infectious Disease; parasites; Parasitic Diseases - immunology; Parasitic Diseases - transmission; physiology; Stress, Physiological; Temperature; physiology; parasites; immunology; endotherms; climate change; endocrinology

Highlights • Physiological effects of climate change on parasitism in endotherms are poorly known. • Heat and cold stress can influence parasite biology in endothermic hosts. • These changes are caused by temperature effects on host endocrine and immune systems. • Potential implications exist for pa...