Rickettsia helvetica in Dermacentor reticulatus Ticks
We report on the molecular evidence that Dermacentor reticulatus ticks in Croatia are infected with Rickettsia helvetica (10%) or Rickettsia slovaca (2%) or co-infected with both species (1%).
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Tick-borne pathogens in questing adults Dermacentor reticulatus from the Eastern European population (north-eastern Poland). [PDF]
Dermacentor reticulatus is tick species with an expanding geographical range in Europe, which creates the possibility of spreading microorganisms of significant veterinary and medical importance.
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Germany-wide citizen science study reveals spread of Babesia canis-infected Dermacentor reticulatus ticks by dogs travelling within the country. [PDF]
The ornate dog tick Dermacentor reticulatus, vector of Babesia canis, has shown a considerable range expansion in several European countries. Previously, only few areas in Germany were recognised as endemic for B.
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Spatial Distribution and Pathogen Profile of <i>Dermacentor reticulatus</i> Ticks in Southeastern Poland: A Genetic and Environmental Analysis. [PDF]
In recent years, significant changes have been observed in the distribution and abundance of local Dermacentor reticulatus populations. However, changes in D. reticulatus dynamics have not been studied in southeastern Poland. Our objective was to enhance
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Monitoring the expansion of Dermacentor reticulatus and occurrence of canine babesiosis in Poland in 2016-2018. [PDF]
The significance of tick-borne diseases has increased considerably in recent years. Because of the unique distribution of the tick species Dermacentor reticulatus in Poland, comprising two expanding populations, Eastern and Western that are separated by ...
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Occurrence of juvenile Dermacentor reticulatus ticks in three regions in Poland: the final evidence of the conquest [PDF]
Background Two populations of Dermacentor reticulatus ticks (Western and Eastern) in Poland are among the most dynamic tick populations in Central Europe.
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Field efficacy of fluralaner (Bravecto® chewable tablets) for preventing Babesia canis infection transmitted by Dermacentor reticulatus ticks to dogs. [PDF]
Background The isoxazoline fluralaner is effective for prevention of Babesia canis transmission from infected Dermacentor reticulatus ticks to dogs for 84 days in a controlled environment.
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The Behavior of Rickettsia-Positive Dermacentor reticulatus Ticks under Laboratory Conditions. [PDF]
Considering that tick-borne diseases are on the rise, a full understanding of how pathogen–tick–host interactions can lead to vector behavioral modifications is of high value. Successful transmission of pathogens to their hosts depends on vector mobility
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Urban Recreation Areas as Foci of Tick Hazard: Multi-Year Seasonal Patterns of <i>Ixodes ricinus</i> and <i>Dermacentor reticulatus</i> Activity and Host Spectrum of Their Juvenile Stages in Eastern Poland. [PDF]
Simple Summary Urban parks and green spaces are widely used for recreation but may also increase human exposure to ticks. In this study, tick activity was monitored over five years in urban park in eastern Poland. Two common European species, Dermacentor
Zając Z, Woźniak A, Kulisz J.
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Update on prevalence of Babesia canis and Rickettsia spp. in adult and juvenile Dermacentor reticulatus ticks in the area of Poland (2016-2018). [PDF]
Ornate dog tick, Dermacentor reticulatus is an important vector of Babesia canis, and Rickettsia spp. and other pathogens of veterinary and public health interest. The current study is the first to investigate the long-term changes in prevalence of these
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