Diversity of Rickettsia species in border regions of northwestern China
Background Rickettsia species belonging to the spotted fever group (SFG) cause infections in humans, domestic animals and wildlife. At least ten SFG Rickettsia species are known to occur in China.
Shengnan Song +8 more
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Identification of ticks collected in two areas of Sardinia [PDF]
In the present note the resu1ts of preliminary studies on tick distribution in two areas of Sardinia (Cagliari and Ogliastra) are ...
Addis, Giuseppe +5 more
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Molecular characterization of Ribosomal DNA (ITS2) of hard ticks of Iran, in understanding the conspecificity of Dermacentor marginatus and D. niveus [PDF]
Parisa Soltan‐Alinejad +16 more
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Molecular method for the characterization of Coxiella burnetii from clinical and environmental samples: variability of genotypes in Spain [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Coxiella burnetii is a highly clonal microorganism which is difficult to culture, requiring BSL3 conditions for its propagation. This leads to a scarce availability of isolates worldwide.
A Olmeda +19 more
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Biodiversity of Ticks and Fleas of Dogs in the Western Balkans – Preliminary Examinations
Ticks and fleas infestation is the most common ectoparasitic condition of dogs with worldwide distribution. In period 2011-2013 we performed preliminary study on the biodiversity of ticks and flea of dogs, from the Western Balkan area.
Ivan Pavlovic +10 more
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De Novo Assembly and Analysis of Transcriptome of the Dermacentor Marginatus Genes Differentially Expressed After Blood Feeding and Long-term Starvation [PDF]
Ercha Hu +16 more
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Pathogens of Humans Transmitted by Arthropods in Central Europe – an Update [PDF]
Mitteleuropa beherbergt eine nicht geringe Zahl von Krankheitserregern (mindestens 14 Viren, ca. 10 bakterielle Erreger und mindestens 4 Protozoen), die durch Stechmücken, Zecken oder Sandmücken übertragen werden.
Aspöck, Horst
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Molecular characterization of a defensin gene from a hard tick, Dermacentor silvarum
Background Ticks are distributed worldwide and considered as vectors of many human diseases. Tick defensins, a family of antimicrobial peptides, form the first line of defense against pathogens.
Juanjuan Wang +4 more
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An assessment of the possible recent establishment of Hyalomma rufipes in Hungary
The aim of this study was to assess the viability of an opportunistic population of Hyalomma rufipes, as evidence of reproduction had been documented in the southern part of Central Europe, specifically Hungary, in 2022.
Gergő Keve +4 more
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Hard tick species of livestock and their bioecology in Golestan Province, North of Iran [PDF]
Background: A survey on tick species composition was carried out in Golestan Province Iran during year 2010- 2011.The aim was to determine tick species parasitizing domestic ruminants and their seasonal population dynamics. Methods: A total of 124 sheep,
Gorganli-Davaji, A. +4 more
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