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A systematic review of honey bee (Apis mellifera, Linnaeus, 1758) infections and available treatment options
Summary
This systematic review catalogued the major pathogens threatening honey bee colonies worldwide, including Varroa mites, Nosema fungi, and several viruses, along with current treatment options. The authors call for a global monitoring system to track parasite prevalence and protect pollinator health.
We suggest that critical health control methods be adopted globally and that an international monitoring system be implemented to determine honey bee colony safety, regularly identify parasite prevalence, as well as potential risk factors, so that the impact of pathogens on bee health can be recognised and quantified on a global scale.
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