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In recent years, accumulating evidence has revealed that pathogens from distinct biological kingdoms, including protozoan parasites, viruses, and bacteria, either release their own EVs or exploit host-derived EVs to manipulate immune responses, promote infection, and sustain chronic disease. This review provides a comprehensive and integrative overview of the roles of EVs in infectious diseases, with particular emphasis on immune modulation, immune evasion, pathogenesis, and translational applications. We summarize current knowledge on EV-mediated communication in infections caused by major protozoan parasites (Trypanosoma cruzi, Plasmodium spp., Toxoplasma gondii, and Leishmania spp.), highlighting how parasite- and host-derived EVs regulate inflammatory responses, facilitate intracellular survival, and shape disease outcomes. 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