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Predicting the potential distribution of Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodidae) infestation in New Zealand, using maximum entropy-based ecological niche modelling

Experimental & applied acarology, 2020
Although currently exotic to New Zealand, the potential geographic distribution of Amblyomma americanum (L.), the lone star tick, was modelled using maximum entropy (MaxEnt). The MaxEnt model was calibrated across the native range of A.
Ram K Raghavan, Allen C. G. Heath, KE Lawrence, R. Ganta, A. Peterson, W. Pomroy   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Is Zebrafish a Good Model for the Alpha‐Gal Syndrome?

The FASEB Journal, Volume 39, Issue 9, 15 May 2025.
ABSTRACT The alpha‐Gal syndrome (AGS) is an underdiagnosed tick‐borne allergy characterized by both immediate and delayed IgE‐mediated anaphylactic reactions to the galactose‐alpha‐1,3‐galactose (alpha‐Gal) epitope. Common manifestations include gastrointestinal, cutaneous, and respiratory symptoms appearing 2–6 h after the consumption of mammalian ...
Rita Vaz‐Rodrigues, José de la Fuente
wiley   +1 more source

Liquid water intake of the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum: Implications for tick survival and management

Scientific Reports, 2020
Ixodid ticks are ectoparasites that feed exclusively on blood as their source of nutrients. Although ticks spend most of their life off the host, until now it has been assumed that the blood and the water vapor are the only sources of water to maintain ...
L. P. Maldonado-Ruiz, Yoonseong Park, Ludek Zurek, Ludek Zurek   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Anaplasma Phagocytophilum, a Zoonotic Vector‐Borne Bacterial Species in Rodents and Its Associated Tick Vector: Systematic Review

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 11, Issue 3, May 2025.
A. phagocytophilum infections have been detected from various rodent hosts and the associated ticks from different sites throughout the globe. Ixodes ticks were the most frequent tick observed in the studies, followed by Dermacentor tick and Haemaphysalis tick species. Apodemus rodent species were frequently observed, followed by Microtus spp.
Maropeng C. Monyama, Tsepo Ramatla, Bradly Khosa, Tshepo Mafokwane, Oriel Thekisoe   +4 more
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Prevalence of Rickettsiales in ticks removed from the skin of outdoor workers in North Carolina

Parasites & Vectors, 2014
Background Tick-transmitted rickettsial diseases, such as ehrlichiosis and spotted fever rickettsiosis, are significant sources of morbidity and mortality in the southern United States.
Sangmi Lee, Madhavi L Kakumanu, Loganathan Ponnusamy, Meagan Vaughn, Sheana Funkhouser, Haley Thornton, Steven R Meshnick, Charles S Apperson   +7 more
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New Jersey-Wide Survey of Rickettsia (Proteobacteria: Rickettsiaceae) in Dermacentor variabilis and Amblyomma americanum (Acari: Ixodida: Ixodidae).

American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2020
For the last decade, the New Jersey (NJ) Department of Health has reported between 42 and 144 new cases each year of "spotted fever group rickettsiosis" (SFGR), a statistic that reflects uncertainty regarding which rickettsial agents (Proteobacteria ...
J. Occi, A. Egizi, A. Goncalves, D. Fonseca   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Potential mechanisms implied in tick infection by arboviruses and their transmission to vertebrate hosts

Integrative Zoology, Volume 20, Issue 2, Page 315-330, March 2025.
We summarize the recent progress in understanding defense mechanisms in specific tissues or sites that are encountered by arboviruses and discuss their possible roles in virus infection or transmission. Abstract Ticks can transmit many pathogens, including arboviruses, to their vertebrate hosts.
Chuanfei YUAN, Qiong XU, Yunjia NING, Qianfeng XIA   +3 more
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Improving distribution models of sparsely documented disease vectors by incorporating information on related species via joint modeling

Ecography, Volume 2025, Issue 3, March 2025.
A necessary component of understanding vector‐borne disease risk is accurate characterization of the distributions of their vectors. Species distribution models have been successfully applied to data‐rich species but may produce inaccurate results for sparsely documented vectors. In light of global change, vectors that are currently not well‐documented
Stacy Mowry, Sean Moore, Nicole L. Achee, Benedicte Fustec, T. Alex Perkins   +4 more
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Whole Genome Sequencing Reveals Clade‐Specific Genetic Variation in Blacklegged Ticks

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 15, Issue 2, February 2025.
In this study, we performed whole genome nanopore sequencing of individual blacklegged ticks across their geographical range to evaluate genetic divergence among populations. Our integrated analyses identified genetic variants associated with numerous biological processes and molecular functions that segregated across populations.
Jacob Cassens, Adela S. Oliva Chávez, Danielle M. Tufts, Jianmin Zhong, Christopher Faulk, Jonathan D. Oliver   +5 more
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Variable effects of wildlife and livestock on questing tick abundance across a topographical–climatic gradient

Ecosphere, Volume 16, Issue 2, February 2025.
Abstract Large‐bodied wild ungulates are declining worldwide, while domestic livestock continue to increase in abundance. Such changes in large herbivore communities should have strong effects on the control of ticks and tick‐borne disease as they can indirectly modify habitat and directly serve as final hosts for ticks' lifecycles.
Stephanie Copeland, Samantha Sambado, Devyn Orr, An Bui, Andrea Swei, Hillary S. Young   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source