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Hidden threat of tortoise ticks: high prevalence of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus in ticks Hyalomma aegyptium in the Middle East [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2014
It is the first time that Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), causing potentially lethal disease of humans, has been reported from the Middle East region and from the tortoise tick Hyalomma aegyptium from a tortoise host, whose ...
Pavel Široký, Tomáš Bělohlávek, Ivo Papoušek, David Jandzik, Peter Mikulíček, Michaela Kubelová, Lenka Zdražilová-Dubská   +6 more
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Assessment of Chlorella vulgaris as a biological control agent against tortoise tick Hyalomma aegyptium (Acari: Ixodidae) in Egypt [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Hyalomma aegyptium is a three-host tick species parasitizing mainly tortoises in Asia, North Africa, and the Middle East. It serves as a carrier for various pathogenic bacteria and protozoa that pose threats to humans, wildlife, and domestic animals ...
Mohammed Okely, Asmaa Ali Baioumy Ali
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Detection and molecular identification of Anaplasma phagocytophilum and Babesia spp. infections in Hyalomma aegyptium ticks in Tunisia

Archives of Microbiology, 2022
Tortoises of the genus Testudo are the main hosts of Hyalomma aegyptium ticks. This species serves as a vector of several zoonotic pathogens. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the presence of four pathogens associated with H. aegyptium ticks obtained from tortoises from Tunisia.
Mohamed Ridha Rjeibi, Mourad Rekik, Moez Mhadhbi   +2 more
exaly   +4 more sources

Ticks and Tick-Borne Pathogens in Wild Animals and Birds from Two Rehabilitation Facilities in Greece [PDF]

Pathogens
Ticks are temporary ectoparasites that serve as vectors for a wide range of pathogens affecting both wildlife and humans. In Greece, research on the prevalence of tick-borne pathogens in wildlife is limited.
Dimitrios Vourvidis, Georgia Tzouganatou, Sokratis Perdikaris, Evangelia Kofidou, Beatriz Martinez-Gonzalez, Mary Emmanouil, Emmanouil Papadogiannakis, Anastasia Komnenou, Emmanouil Angelakis   +8 more
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Probable vector of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus; Hyalomma aegyptium: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]

Germs
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is the widest emerging severe viral tick-borne disease affecting humans. Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) circulates by routine enzootic tick-vertebrate hosts-tick transmission cycles. We aimed to evaluate the molecular prevalence of CCHFV in ticks on a global scale.A systematic procedure was used to
Sadeghi H, Khoei SG, Shahsavari S, Aslanimehr M, Nikkhahi F, Babaei A, Gheibi N, Bizhani B.   +7 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Identification and mapping of potential and highly likely vectors for selected vector-borne diseases in the EU and neighbouring countries. [PDF]

EFSA J
Abstract This report addresses Term of Reference 1.2 by providing a comprehensive knowledge‐mapping of arthropod vector species competent to transmit selected vector‐borne diseases (VBDs) including VBDs listed under Regulation (EU) 2016/429 and Regulation (EU) 2020/687, as well as additional non‐listed pathogens with potential epidemiological relevance.
European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Dhollander S, Baltusyte I, Bigoni F, Broglia A, Figuerola J, Thulke HH, Chueca Miranda MA.   +7 more
europepmc   +2 more sources

Molecular study of Rickettsia species in ticks and blood collected from hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) and tortoises (Testudo graeca) in Iran [PDF]

One Health
Background: The family Rickettsiaceae, especially the genus Rickettsia, refers to obligate intracellular pathogens responsible for zoonotic diseases such as rickettsiosis.
Abdolghaffar Ownagh, Ahmad Enferadi, Mahdi Rezaverdinejad   +2 more
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<i>Hyalomma marginatum</i> in Europe: The Past, Current Status, and Future Challenges-A Systematic Review. [PDF]

Transbound Emerg Dis
Hyalomma marginatum is a prominent tick vector responsible for transmitting various pathogens, including the Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), across Europe. This systematic review consolidates findings from 144 publications regarding the geographical distribution of H. marginatum and its associated pathogens.
Celina SS, Černý J.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Hyalomma aegyptium: Observed global distribution, imported specimens, preferred hosts and vector competence

Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
The tortoise tick Hyalomma aegyptium (Linnaeus, 1758) is a three-host tick, predominantly infesting land tortoises of the genus Testudo. A database was compiled, resulting in 557 H. aegyptium georeferenced locations in the Palearctic. This dataset covers
Franz Rubel
doaj   +3 more sources

Insight into tick and flea species infesting the North African Hedgehog Atelerix algirus in Tunisia [PDF]

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Hedgehogs are small wild mammals known to host various ectoparasites, including hard ticks and fleas, which can transmit vector-borne pathogens to humans and animals. We investigated the ectoparasites infesting 10 hedgehogs (Atelerix algirus) captured in
Ghofrane Balti, Hajer Aounallah, Ahmed Ouni, Moufida Derghal, Adel Rhim, Jomaa Chemkhi, Ikram Guizani, Ali Bouattour, Souheila Guerbouj, Youmna M'ghirbi   +9 more
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