How interactions between individuals contribute to the emergence of complex societies is a
major question in behavioural ecology. Nonetheless, little remains known about the type of …

Highlights•Old high-status animals had lower risk of protozoa infection.•Social status did not
buffer infection risk after an acute natural disaster.•More connected individuals had lower …

Background This study aimed to evaluate the association between socio-demographic
status, and hygienic habits among food handlers with intestinal parasitic infections. Methods …

Parasites and infectious diseases constitute an important challenge to the health of group-
living animals. Social contact and shared space can both increase disease transmission …

Resumen en español Durante las dos últimas décadas tanto en ecología como en
epidemiología el poder entender que variables determinan la riqueza de parásitos en …