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Vector‑borne infectious diseases in pregnancy in the era of climate change: A focus on mosquito‑ and tick‑borne pathogens (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Vasiliki Epameinondas Georgakopoulou
    • Chrysoula Taskou
    • Antigoni Sarantaki
    • Demetrios A. Spandidos
    • Kleanthi Gourounti
    • Dimitrios Chaniotis
    • Apostolos Beloukas

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  • Published online on: July 21, 2025     https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2025.12924
  • Article Number: 174

  • Copyright: © Georgakopoulou et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of Creative Commons Attribution License.

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Abstract

The escalating challenges posed by climate change have profound implications for public health, particularly concerning the interplay between pregnancy and vector‑borne infections. This review explores the multifaceted interactions between climate change, vector ecology, and pregnancy, with a focus on pathogens such as malaria, Zika virus, and dengue fever. For pregnant women, these vector‑borne infections carry significant risks, including miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, and congenital anomalies, necessitating urgent and effective public health responses. Highlighting the heightened vulnerability of pregnant women to these diseases, the review outlines the significant risks, including miscarriage, stillbirth, preterm birth, and congenital anomalies. It advocates actionable public health responses, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced surveillance systems to monitor vector populations and disease incidence, particularly in climate‑vulnerable regions. By integrating preventive measures and timely medical interventions into maternal healthcare systems, the study provides a pathway to mitigating adverse outcomes. Additionally, the findings underscore the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to bridge gaps between climate adaptation, vector control, and healthcare strategies. These insights not only enhance our understanding of a critical health challenge but also serve as a foundation for advancing medical research and healthcare practices, thereby promoting resilience in vulnerable populations.
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Georgakopoulou VE, Taskou C, Sarantaki A, Spandidos DA, Gourounti K, Chaniotis D and Beloukas A: Vector‑borne infectious diseases in pregnancy in the era of climate change: A focus on mosquito‑ and tick‑borne pathogens (Review). Exp Ther Med 30: 174, 2025.
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Georgakopoulou, V.E., Taskou, C., Sarantaki, A., Spandidos, D.A., Gourounti, K., Chaniotis, D., & Beloukas, A. (2025). Vector‑borne infectious diseases in pregnancy in the era of climate change: A focus on mosquito‑ and tick‑borne pathogens (Review). Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, 30, 174. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2025.12924
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Georgakopoulou, V. E., Taskou, C., Sarantaki, A., Spandidos, D. A., Gourounti, K., Chaniotis, D., Beloukas, A."Vector‑borne infectious diseases in pregnancy in the era of climate change: A focus on mosquito‑ and tick‑borne pathogens (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 30.3 (2025): 174.
Chicago
Georgakopoulou, V. E., Taskou, C., Sarantaki, A., Spandidos, D. A., Gourounti, K., Chaniotis, D., Beloukas, A."Vector‑borne infectious diseases in pregnancy in the era of climate change: A focus on mosquito‑ and tick‑borne pathogens (Review)". Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine 30, no. 3 (2025): 174. https://doi.org/10.3892/etm.2025.12924