Aspetti epidemiologici e rischi zoonosici delle malattie trasmesse da vettori: Babesiosi e Leishmaniosi in Italia Nord-Orientale

Vector borne infections are now again a priority worldwide. Emergence or re-emergence of these diseases are usually associated with climatic change, but also other factor are involved, such as demographic, socio-economic and accidental factors. The results of 3 years epidemiolocal investigations about ruminants babesiosis and canine leishmaniosis in north-eastern Italy are presented. These two case studies show that these infections are a potential threat to Public Health. Outcomes of the research confirm the importance of a proper surveillance of vector-borne infections also in north-eastern Italy.