Narrative review on mechanical transmission by arthropods

At Parasitology Consultancy Group, we prepared a narrative review synthesizing the available evidence on arthropod species involved in the mechanical transmission of pathogens of veterinary importance. The work covered six major pathogens — Coxiella burnetii, equine infectious anemia virus, lumpy skin disease virus, Trypanosoma evansi, Trypanosoma vivax, and Besnoitia besnoiti — and assessed experimental, epidemiological, and circumstantial evidence for hematophagous insects acting as passive vectors.

Our contribution included structuring the literature search, screening and classifying studies by type and strength of evidence, and organizing the results into a pathogen–vector matrix designed to support risk assessment and research prioritization. This project illustrates our capacity to turn scattered scientific literature into clear, structured, and decision-relevant knowledge for agencies, researchers, and animal health stakeholders.