The evolution on eco-epidemiological systems theory and evidence

Abstract

In this article, we have briefly reviewed the development of eco-epidemiology since its initiation about two decades before. Different studies of eco-epidemiological models reveal that a predator-prey system in presence of parasites may exhibit complex but biologically relevant dynamics including switching of stability, extinction and oscillations or even unpredictable dynamics under some parametric conditions. This article also points out some important aspects that should be addressed with great importance. © 2008 IOP Publishing Ltd.