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Milk-Transmitted Parasitic Diseases: A Neglected Route of Infection

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Milk is widely consumed for its nutritional benefits, yet it can occasionally serve as a vector for parasitic infections, particularly when unpasteurized. Several protozoan and helminth parasites have been documented to survive in milk or be shed into it by infected animals. These parasites may pose health threats to vulnerable populations including children, pregnant women, and immunocompromised individuals. This article explores the epidemiology, transmission routes, public health implications, and preventive measures related to milk-transmitted parasitic diseases. Emphasis is placed on awareness, veterinary monitoring, and the importance of pasteurization as a critical control point.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15489719

Author: Vishav Bharti PhD Scholar, Department of Veterinary Parasitology, IVRI, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W6893267343

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