The life cycle of Dermacentor nuttalli from the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau under laboratory conditions and detection of spotted fever group Rickettsia spp. [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023 Dermacentor nuttalli has been a focus of study because tick-borne pathogens have been widely identified in this tick from northern and southwestern China. The aim of this study was to characterize the life cycle of D. nuttalli under laboratory conditions
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Comparative analysis of microbial communities in different growth stages of Dermacentor nuttalli [PDF]
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022 Ticks were identified as arthropods that are pathogenic vectors. Dermacentor nuttalli is one of the dominant tick species in Inner Mongolia, and it carries and transmits a wide range of pathogenic microorganisms.
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Genetic diversity analysis of Dermacentor nuttalli within Inner Mongolia, China [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2021 Background Ticks (Arthropoda, Ixodida), after mosquitoes, are the second most prevalent vector of infectious diseases. They are responsible for spreading a multitude of pathogens and threatening the health and welfare of animals and human beings. However,
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Identification of tick-borne pathogens by metagenomic next-generation sequencing in Dermacentor nuttalli and Ixodes persulcatus in Inner Mongolia, China [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2021 Background Hard ticks act as arthropod vectors in the transmission of human and animal pathogens and are widely distributed in northern China. The aim of this study is to screen the important tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) carried by hard ticks in Inner ...
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Identification and genetic diversity analysis of Rickettsia in Dermacentor nuttalli within inner Mongolia, China [PDF]
Parasites & Vectors, 2022 Background The genus Rickettsia contains the lineages spotted fever group (SFG), typhus group (TG), and transitional group (TRG). The spotted fever group Rickettsia (SFGR) is transmitted by ticks.
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Bacterial Microbiota in Unfed Ticks ( Dermacentor nuttalli ) From Xinjiang Detected Through 16S rDNA Amplicon Sequencing and Culturomics [PDF]
Zoonoses, 2021 Ticks are a major arthropod vector of zoonotic diseases affecting both humans and domestic animals worldwide. Thus, studying tick microbiota would aid in understanding of the potential threats posed by ticks.
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Functional annotation and analysis of the hard tick Dermacentor nuttalli midgut genes. [PDF]
Parasitol ResTicks are hematophagous vectors that transmit a variety of pathogens, posing significant threats to the health of both humans and animals. Tick midgut proteins play essential roles in blood digestion, feeding, toxic waste processing, and pathogen transmission.
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Comparative Analysis of Microbial Communities in Each Developmental Stage of Dermacentor nuttalli in Two Regions in Inner Mongolia, China [PDF]
BiologyDermacentor is the most widely distributed tick genus in China. Dermacentor nuttalli, a predominant tick species in Inner Mongolia, can carry and transmit pathogenic microorganisms. Here, D.
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Investigating the pathogens associated with Dermacentor nuttalli and its global distribution: A study integrating metagenomic sequencing, meta-analysis and niche modeling [PDF]
International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and WildlifeDermacentor nuttalli, a member of family Ixodidae and genus Dermacentor, is predominantly found in North Asia. It transmits various pathogens of human and animal diseases, such as Lymphocytic choriomeningitis mammarenavirus and Brucella ovis, leading to ...
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Preparation and enzymatic activity analysis of rChiA-DP derived from the Bacillus proteolyticus IMH/B-1 Strain isolated from Dermacentor nuttalli [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThis study aimed to clone and express chitinase genes from Bacillus proteolyticus strains and characterize the enzymatic properties of recombinant enzymes.
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