15.1. Vector-borne diseases are responsible for a substantial portion of the global disease burden causing ∼1.4 million deaths annually (Campbell-Lendrum et al., 2005; Figure 15.1) and 17% of the entire disease burden caused by parasitic and infectious diseases (Townson et al., 2005).
Are infectious diseases caused by parasites?
Zoonotic diseases can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi. Some of these diseases are very common. For zoonotic diseases that are caused by parasites, the types of symptoms and signs can be different depending on the parasite and the person.
How many people are infected by parasites around the world?
Globally, due to intestinal parasitic infections, around 3.5 billion people are affected and more than 200,000 deaths are reported annually.
How many cases of parasites per year?
Overall, foodborne parasitic disease, excluding enteric protozoa, caused an estimated 23.2 million (95% UI 18.2–38.1 million) cases and 45,927 (95% UI 34,763–59,933) deaths annually resulting in an estimated 6.64 million (95% UI 5.61–8.41 million) DALYs.
How common is infectious disease?
Infectious diseases are extremely common worldwide. Some infectious diseases strike more often than others. For instance, in the United States, 1 out of every 5 people is infected with the influenza (flu) virus each year.
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