1Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Natural Resources, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan, Iran
2School of Medicine, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Environment Health Department Health Faculty, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran
*Corresponding authors’ Present Address: Department of Medical Entomology, Faculty of Health, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran, E-mail: hamid.kassiri@yahoo.com
Online published on 21 April, 2023.
Present study aims to analyze why and how living organisms change the behavior of their hosts. In this review study, the applicable keywords were searched in international scientific databases. Finally, 42 English language papers that met the inclusion criteria were selected for further analysis. Parasites alter the behavior of their hosts and adapt them to their own needs in order to ensure their survival. For this purpose, they manipulate the host's nervous system and expand their dominance over all the host's activities. Parasitism (i.e., parasitic life) in all living organisms (e.g., humans) refers to taking advantage of the biochemical molecules of the host to one's benefit. Regardless of their behaviors, all living organisms are under the influence of their guests to provide them with appropriate living and sheltering conditions. Therefore, knowing about them (obligatory or uninvited guests) is necessary for reaching a better perception of life.
Behavior change, Colonization, Macrobiota, Microbiota, Parasitism
