Parasite responses to pollution: what we know and where we go in 'Environmental Parasitology'

B Sures, M Nachev, C Selbach, DJ Marcogliese - Parasites & vectors, 2017 - Springer
Environmental parasitology deals with the interactions between parasites and pollutants in
the environment. Their sensitivity to pollutants and environmental disturbances makes many …

Effects of multiple stressors in fish: how parasites and contaminants interact

B Sures, M Nachev - Parasitology, 2022 - cambridge.org
Interest in local environmental conditions and the occurrence and behaviour of parasites
has increased over the last 3 decades, leading to the discipline of Environmental …

The benefits of coinfection: trematodes alter disease outcomes associated with virus infection

VP Wuerthner, J Hua… - Journal of Animal Ecology, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Coinfections are increasingly recognized as important drivers of disease dynamics.
Consequently, greater emphasis has been placed on integrating principles from community …

Effects of polyester microplastic fiber contamination on amphibian–trematode interactions

N Buss, B Sander, J Hua - Environmental Toxicology and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Microplastic contamination poses a global threat to aquatic organisms, yet we know little as
to how microplastics may indirectly affect organismal health via their influence on species …

[HTML][HTML] Imidacloprid treatments induces cyanobacteria blooms in freshwater communities under sub-tropical conditions

KS Yao, D Li, HJ Lei, PJ Van den Brink, GG Ying - Aquatic Toxicology, 2021 - Elsevier
Imidacloprid is one of the most used neonicotinoid insecticides all over the world and is
considered as a contaminant of concern due to its high toxicity potential to aquatic …

Evolved pesticide tolerance influences susceptibility to parasites in amphibians

J Hua, VP Wuerthner, DK Jones, B Mattes… - Evolutionary …, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Because ecosystems throughout the globe are contaminated with pesticides, there is a need
to understand how natural populations cope with pesticides and the implications for …

Impact of a science art exhibit on public interest and student comprehension of disease ecology research

K Ricci, B McLauchlin, J Hua - Journal of Microbiology & Biology …, 2023 - Am Soc Microbiol
Art is a common approach for communicating and educating about science, yet it remains
unclear the extent to which science art can benefit varied audiences in varied contexts. To …

Effects of different roadway deicing salts on host-parasite interactions: The importance of salt type

N Buss, KN Nelson, J Hua, RA Relyea - Environmental Pollution, 2020 - Elsevier
The application of roadway deicing salts is increasing the salinity of freshwater systems.
Increased salinization from salts, such as NaCl, CaCl 2 and MgCl 2, can have direct …

Perfluoroalkyl substances increase susceptibility of northern leopard frog tadpoles to trematode infection

SR Brown, RW Flynn… - … Toxicology and Chemistry, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Per/polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are contaminants of emerging concern that can
impair immune function, yet few studies have tested whether exposure increases infection …

Parasite susceptibility in an amphibian host is modified by salinization and predators

N Buss, J Hua - Environmental Pollution, 2018 - Elsevier
Secondary salinization represents a global threat to freshwater ecosystems. Salts, such as
NaCl, can be toxic to freshwater organisms and may also modify the outcome of species …