In vitro acaricidal activity of different ectoparasiticide classes against Amblyomma sculptum larvae [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2020 Zoonoses are major causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Among them, Brazilian Spotted Fever (BSF) is an important one that occurs in some regions of South America and can be transmitted by the “star tick” Amblyomma sculptum.
Debora Azevedo Borges +7 more
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Complementary data on four methods for sampling free-living ticks in the Brazilian Pantanal [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2014 In this study, four methods for sampling free-living ticks that are used in ecological and human tick-bite risk studies were evaluated. Cloth dragging, carbon dioxide traps and visual searches and inspection of plant litter on the ground were used in ...
Vanessa do Nascimento Ramos +3 more
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New records for Amblyomma sculptum (Ixodidae) on non-passerine birds in Brazil [PDF]
Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinária, 2016 The aim of this paper was to provide new records of Amblyomma sculptum on two species of terricolous birds in two areas of the Cerrado (savannah- like) bioma: two specimens of Cariama cristata were captured in the state of Goiás and one specimen ofCrax ...
Hermes Ribeiro Luz +4 more
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Microhabitat determines uneven distribution of Amblyomma parvum but not of Amblyomma sculptum ticks within forest patches in the Brazilian Pantanal. [PDF]
Experimental and Applied Acarology, 2019 Environmental distribution of the two most abundant ticks in forest areas in the Brazilian Pantanal was evaluated by CO2 traps methodology in the wet season (peak of adult ticks) of 2012 and 2013.
PIOVEZAN, U. +3 more
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Seasonal dynamics, geographical range size, hosts, genetic diversity and phylogeography of Amblyomma sculptum in Argentina [PDF]
Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases, 2018 The aim of this work was to generate knowledge on ecological aspects of Amblyomma sculptum in Argentina, such as seasonal dynamics, geographical range size, hosts, genetic diversity and phylogeography. Adult and immature A.
Debárbora, Valeria Natalia +7 more
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CARRAPATOS EM animais silvestres DO BIOMA CERRADO triados pelo Cetas, IBAMA-goIÁS [PDF]
Ciência Animal Brasileira, 2016 O Bioma Cerrado possui por volta de 320 mil espécies de animais e ocupa aproximadamente 25% do território brasileiro. Por sua grande diversidade de espécies, excita o tráfico ilegal de animais silvestres.
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Fluazuron Baits in the Control of Amblyomma sculptum Tick: Efficacy and Pharmacokinetics Using Guinea Pigs as an Experimental Model [PDF]
PathogensThe tick Amblyomma sculptum is the vector of the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii (which causes Brazilian Spotted Fever in humans). It can be found in domestic and wild animals, as well as humans. The objective of this work was to evaluate the efficacy of
Debora Azevedo Borges +8 more
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Free-living ticks in a cerrado fragment, state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil [PDF]
Bioscience Journal, 2018 The fatal cases of spotted fever reported in some Brazilian municipalities are generally associated with the presence of ticks and capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris). The urban forest fragments where this rodent is present are of great concern.
Jaqueline Matias +8 more
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Immunoprotection Provided by Salivary and Intestinal Protein-Based Antigens Against the Ixodid Tick Amblyomma sculptum. [PDF]
Vaccines (Basel)Background/Objectives: Amblyomma sculptum is among the most dangerous ticks in South America, as it is the species most associated with humans and is the main vector of Rickettsia rickettsii. In the face of the problems related to tick control based on chemical acaricides, vaccines emerge as a promising method.
Natividade UA +10 more
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Ticks and Tick-Borne DiseasesAmblyomma sculptum (formerly Amblyomma cajennense) ticks have been implicated in the transmission of pathogens that cause diseases in animals and humans.
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