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IXODES TICKS AS VECTORS OF TICK-BORNE INFECTIONS IN THE SOUTH OF PRIMORSKY KRAI (KHASANSKY DISTRICT)

open access: yesActa Biomedica Scientifica, 2018
The Khasan district, located in the south of the Primorsky Krai, borders with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and  the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
V. A. Lubova   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Harmful and Harmless Soil-Dwelling Fungi Indicate Microhabitat Suitability for Off-Host Ixodid Ticks. [PDF]

open access: yesMicroorganisms
R-project containing all data and code associated with the manuscript "Harmful and harmless soil-dwelling fungi indicate microhabitat suitability for off-host Ixodid ticks" (doi:10.3390/microorganisms12030609).Abstract: Following blood meals or
Gooding CE, Gould L, Gries G.
europepmc   +2 more sources

Improved Detection and Sequencing of Rickettsia spp. DNA in South African Wildlife

open access: yesVeterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 4, July 2026.
Nested gltA PCR detected Rickettsia spp. DNA in 44% of South African wildlife samples previously negative by RLB, revealing spotted fever, typhus and transitional group lineages, novel host records, co‐infection and multi‐organ dissemination in impala, highlighting complex wildlife involvement and zoonotic risk within a One Health framework.
Carlo Andrea Cossu   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ixodid ticks on dogs in southern Mozambique

open access: yesOnderstepoort J Vet Res, 2004
The objective of this study was to determine the species and distribution of ticks infesting domestic dogs in southern Mozambique. To this end 89 collections were taken from dogs and the geographic coordinates of the localities at which they were made noted. Fifty-eight of these collections were from animals in the city of Maputo and 16 from animals
L. Neves, Sonia Afonso, I.G. Horak
openaire   +4 more sources

The complexity of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus genome characterised through detailed analysis of two BAC clones

open access: yes, 2011
Background Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Rmi) a major cattle ectoparasite and tick borne disease vector, impacts on animal welfare and industry productivity.
Peterson, D.   +44 more
core   +1 more source

Shrubs and trees as natural insect protection for grazing animals in Switzerland and the alpine region: A systematic review of in vitro, in vivo and clinical trials Sträucher und Bäume als natürlicher Insektenschutz für Weidetiere in der Schweiz und im Alpenraum: Eine systematische Literaturübersicht über in vitro‐, in vivo‐ und klinische Studien

open access: yesMedical and Veterinary Entomology, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 221-245, June 2026.
Biting or irritating insects are a threat to the health and welfare of grazing animals. This systematic review reveals that several shrubs and bushes growing in the alpine area have insecticidal, insect‐repellent and/or attractant properties. The alder Alnus glutinosa, juniper Juniperus communis, spruce Picea abies and walnut Juglans regia are ...
Theresa Schlittenlacher   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transport of ixodid ticks and tick-borne pathogens by migratory birds [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 2013
Birds, particularly passerines, can be parasitized by Ixodid ticks, which may be infected with tick-borne pathogens, like Borrelia spp., Babesia spp., Anaplasma, Rickettsia/Coxiella, and tick-borne encephalitis virus. The prevalence of ticks on birds varies over years, season, locality and different bird species.
openaire   +3 more sources

Infestation of Zebu cattle (Bos indicus Linnaeus) by hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria

open access: yesPersian Journal of Acarology, 2017
This study was conducted to investigate the infestation of Zebu cattle by ixodid ticks in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria. A total of 500 cattle were examined and adult ticks were collected from five different body parts for morphological identification.
Bura Thlama Paul   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Unravelling the biochemical aspects of the interaction between ticks and Leishmania using a tick cell line

open access: yesMedical and Veterinary Entomology, Volume 40, Issue 2, Page 350-359, June 2026.
Leishmania infantum propagated in IDE8 tick cell line in vitro. L. infantum reduces tick cell viability and induces reactive oxygen species production. Lipidic profile of IDE8 tick cell line is altered during Leishmania infection. Abstract Leishmaniasis comprises a group of vector‐borne neglected tropical diseases caused by species of the obligatory ...
Beatriz Filgueiras Silvestre   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ixodid ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) infesting humans in Tokat Province of Turkey: species diversity and seasonal activity

open access: yes, 2010
Ixodid ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) are the major vectors of pathogens threatening animal and human health. Tokat Province, Turkey, is a suitable habitat for extended tick activity with its moderate climate and vegetation.
Tekin, Saban   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

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