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A global first: new guideline for studying disease-carrying sand flies published in 35 languages
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- Published on 08 April 2026
Paris, France 08 April 2026. A major new article recently published in Parasite sets out a comprehensive, standardised guideline for the processing and mounting of phlebotomine sand flies, insects that transmit a range of serious diseases, including leishmaniasis, arbovirus infections and bartonellosis.
Fatal Parasite Infection in Wild Giant Panda Reveals New Conservation Challenges
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- Published on 17 July 2025
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A recent study on parasitic infections in wild giant pandas has raised significant concerns. A 20- year-old wild female giant panda, rescued due to severe emaciation and weakness, tragically succumbed to the infection. Necropsy revealed a shocking 1,660 parasitic worms in her body!
Parasite celebrates over a century of research
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- Published on 01 March 2024
2024 marks an important milestone for Parasite, as the journal enters its second century of publishing.
Parasite began publishing high quality papers on all aspects of human and animal parasitology in 1923 as Annales de Parasitologie Humaine et Comparée (discover the first issue) before evolving into its globally recognized current name in 1994.
2024 Annual Congress of the French Societies of Parasitology and Medical Mycology
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- Published on 01 March 2024
We are pleased to announce that the “Congrès des Sociétés Françaises de Parasitologie et de Mycologie Médicale” (Congress of the French Societies of Parasitology (SFP) and Medical Mycology (SFMM)) will take place in Angers, France from 3-5 June 2024.
At 2.9, Parasite’s Impact Factor Stays Strong for 2022
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- Published on 19 July 2023
We are pleased to announce that Parasite’s Impact Factor for 2022 is 2.9, and its 5-year Impact Factor, 3.0, marking continued influence in the field of parasitology.
Parasite receives strong CiteScore placing it in 91st centile
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- Published on 19 July 2023
Following the release of the latest CiteScores by Scopus, Parasite highlights its significance in the field of animal science and zoology, with a commendable CiteScore of 5.2, placing it at the 91st centile. With a specific focus on the study of parasites, Parasite contributes significantly to the understanding of this field.
Annual Congress of the French Societies of Parasitology and Medical Mycology
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- Published on 17 March 2023
We are pleased to report that the “Congrès des Sociétés Françaises de Parasitologie et de Mycologie Médicale” (Congress of the French Societies of Parasitology (SFP) and Medical Mycology (SFMM)) will take place in Marrakech, Morocco from 24 to 27 May 2023. The Congress is being organised by the Société Marocaine de Mycologie Médicale. As the international journal of the SFP, Parasite takes a keen interest in this annual event which will focus on "One Health" this year.
New CiteScore for Parasite shows a significant increase
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- Published on 24 June 2022
Following the release of the latest CiteScores by Scopus, we are pleased to report that the 2021 CiteScore for Parasite is 4.5 – an increase from 4 in 2020. It is now ranked 51/448 in Animal Science and Zoology and 25/172 in Insect Science (Q1). We are happy to see the high-quality content published by Parasite in open access continuing to make an impact in the parasitology community and proud of the journal’s continued growth.
WorldLeish, the most important event on leishmaniasis will take place from August 1 - 6 in Cartagena, Colombia
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- Published on 09 June 2022
Every four years, leishmaniacs around the world gather in WorldLeish, the most important event in leishmaniasis, to discuss the latest advancements around this Neglected Tropical Disease that affects thousands every year.
Meet Jean-Lou Justine, Editor-in-Chief, at the annual meeting of the Société Française de Parasitologie
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- Published on 15 October 2021
Little by little, face-to-face events seem to be getting underway again. All being well, it is hoped that the joint annual conference of the Société Française de Parasitologie and the Société Française de Mycologie will take place in person in Lyon on 28 and 29 October 2021. Participants are invited to extend their stay in the region to enjoy the delights of Lyon and Saint-Etienne. Technical arrangements have, however, been put in place in case it is necessary to switch to a virtual format.