# Insects and Parasite Interactions

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/insects-and-parasite-interactions-2/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Citations | 163,797 |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the mechanical transmission of pathogens by cockroaches, particularly the role of cockroaches in spreading various human parasites, bacteria, and fungi. It also explores topics such as insecticide resistance, nosocomial infections, pest management strategies, and the potential public health implications of cockroach-borne pathogens. |
| Domain | Physical Sciences |
| Field | Environmental Science |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/T14324 |
| Works | 55,683 |

## Topic researchers

Showing 12 of 20.

- [Zulfiqar A Bhutta](https://scholariq.org/researchers/zulfiqar-a-bhutta/)
- [Rakhi Dandona](https://scholariq.org/researchers/rakhi-dandona/)
- [Lalit Dandona](https://scholariq.org/researchers/lalit-dandona/)
- [Florian Fischer](https://scholariq.org/researchers/florian-fischer/)
- [Maciej Banach](https://scholariq.org/researchers/maciej-banach/)
- [Zahid A Butt](https://scholariq.org/researchers/zahid-a-butt/)
- [Till Bärnighausen](https://scholariq.org/researchers/till-barnighausen/)
- [Yuming Guo](https://scholariq.org/researchers/yuming-guo/)
- [Félix Carvalho](https://scholariq.org/researchers/felix-carvalho/)
- [Jalal Arabloo](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jalal-arabloo/)
- [Peter J. Hotez](https://scholariq.org/researchers/peter-j-hotez/)
- [Donna M. Muzny](https://scholariq.org/researchers/donna-m-muzny/)

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