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Geographical distribution of ixodid ticks and tick-borne pathogens of domestic animals in Ethiopia: a systematic review [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors, 2022
Background In Ethiopia, ixodid ticks and associated tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) are of great importance from both a veterinary and public health point of view.
Tamirat Kaba
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Prevalence, trend comparisons, and identification of ixodid ticks (Acari: Ixodoidea) among cattle in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]

Parasite Epidemiology and Control
Ticks and tick-borne pathogens are the main challenge to livestock production and productivity in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, where favorable conditions exist for the activity of various parasites due to its geographical location ...
Abayeneh Girma, Indiris Abdu, Kasaye Teshome, Amere Genet, Dessalew Tamir   +4 more
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Study on Identification and Prevalence of Ixodid Ticks Genera Infestation in Cattle in the Case of Areka District, Wolaita Zone, and Southern Ethiopia [PDF]

Journal of Parasitology Research, 2023
A cross-sectional study was conducted from November 2021 to July 2022 to determine the prevalence and identify major ixodid ticks of cattle and associated risk factors in the case of Areka District, Woliata Zone, and Southern Ethiopia.
Gizachew Fentahun, Fanuel Bizuayehu, Teshager Dubie   +2 more
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Study on distribution of Ixodid ticks of cattle in Bedele District, South Western Ethiopia [PDF]

Parasite Epidemiology and Control, 2023
Background: Ticks cause substantial losses in cattle production, in terms of diseases, and reduced productivity, and are economically the most important ectoparasites of cattle.
Geremew Haile Lemu, Samuel Milki Kibi, Isayas Asefa Kebede, Haben Fesseha Gebremeskel   +3 more
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An Alternative and Rapid Method for the Extraction of Nucleic Acids from Ixodid Ticks by Potassium Acetate Procedure [PDF]

Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology, 2014
Four variants of the potassium acetate procedure for DNA extraction from ixodid ticks at different stage of their life cycles were evaluated and compared with phenol-chloroform and ammonium hydroxide methods. The most rapid and most efficient variant was
Islay Rodríguez, Jorge Fraga, Angel Alberto Noda, Milagro Mayet, Yanisia Duarte, Eduardo Echevarria, Carmen Fernández   +6 more
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Distribution and molecular identification of ixodid ticks infesting cattle in Kilombero and Iringa Districts, Tanzania. [PDF]

BMC Vet Res, 2023
Magesa WS, Haji I, Kinimi E, Nzalawahe JS, Kazwala R.   +4 more
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Detection of pathogens within Ixodid ticks collected from domestic cats across the USA [PDF]

Parasites & Vectors
Background Ixodid ticks and tick-borne diseases continue to be an emerging health concern in the USA. Companion animals dwell in close proximity with people; therefore, it is important to understand how they might contribute to the maintenance of tick ...
Rachel C. Smith, Kellee D. Sundstrom, Ruth C. Scimeca, Lindsay A. Starkey   +3 more
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Molecular Study of Theileria annulata and Anaplasma spp. in Ixodid Ticks from Southern Regions of the Republic of Kazakhstan [PDF]

Veterinary Sciences
Ixodid ticks are vectors of pathogens that cause dangerous infectious and parasitic diseases in animals, leading to reduced productivity and, in some cases, mass mortality.
Zaure Z. Sayakova, Saltanat A. Kenessary, Ainur A. Zhaksylykova, Bagzhan M. Abdimalik, Eleonora A. Kydyrkhanova, Dinara K. Kamalova, Anara Ryskeldina, Yekaterina O. Ostapchuk, Christine M. Budke, Aida M. Abdybekova   +9 more
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Diversity and Phylogeny of Cattle Ixodid Ticks and Associated Spotted Fever Group Rickettsia spp. in Tunisia. [PDF]

Pathogens, 2023
Kratou M, Belkahia H, Selmi R, Andolsi R, Dhibi M, Mhadhbi M, Messadi L, Ben Said M.   +7 more
europepmc   +3 more sources

Cuticular Lipids as a First Barrier Defending Ixodid Ticks against Fungal Infection. [PDF]

J Fungi (Basel), 2022
Ribeiro-Silva CS, Muniz ER, Lima VH, Bernardo CC, Arruda W, Castro RN, Gôlo PS, Angelo IC, Fernandes ÉKK.   +8 more
europepmc   +3 more sources