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Molecular evidence for the transovarial passage of Babesia gibsoni in Haemaphysalis hystricis (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks from Taiwan: a novel vector for canine babesiosis

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Background Babesia gibsoni is the predominant tick-borne protozoan blood parasite affecting dogs throughout the Oriental region. Babesia gibsoni is transmitted by Haemaphysalis longicornis, whereas a similar role has been suggested for Rhipicephalus ...
Frans Jongejan, Bi-Ling Su, Hsiang-Ju Yang, Laura Berger, Judith Bevers, Pin-Chen Liu, Jou-Chien Fang, Ya-Wen Cheng, Charlotte Kraakman, Nadine Plaxton   +9 more
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Methodological Quality Assessment with the AGREE II Scale and a Comparison of European and American Guidelines for the Treatment of Lyme Borreliosis: A Systematic Review

Pathogens, 2021
Background: Most European and American countries recently updated their guidelines on Lyme borreliosis (LB). The aim of this study was to provide a comparative overview of existing guidelines on the treatment of LB in Europe and America and to assess the
Steve Nguala, Elisabeth Baux, Solène Patrat-Delon, Florian Saunier, Julien Schemoul, Pierre Tattevin, Céline Cazorla, Carole Eldin, Kevin Bouiller, Alice Raffetin   +9 more
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Transmission of Rickettsia raoultii and Rickettsia massiliae DNA by Dermacentor reticulatus and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (s.l.) ticks during artificial feeding

Parasites & Vectors, 2018
Background Tick-borne rickettsial pathogens are emerging worldwide and pose an increased health risk to both humans and animals. A plethora of rickettsial species has been identified in ticks recovered from human and animal patients.
Emanuela Olivieri, Michiel Wijnveld, Marise Bonga, Laura Berger, Maria T. Manfredi, Fabrizia Veronesi, Frans Jongejan   +6 more
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TRAFFIC SCENARIOS AND VISION USE CASES FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED [PDF]

Acta Electrotechnica et Informatica, 2018
We gather the requirements visually impaired road users have concerning a camera-based assistive system in order to develop a concept for transferring algorithms from Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to this domain.
Judith JAKOB, Jozsef TICK
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Sympatry of Amblyomma eburneum and Amblyomma variegatum on African buffaloes and prevalence of pathogens in ticks

Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases, 2023
The Amblyomma genus is represented on the African continent by 24 species, out of which 17 are known to occur in different ecological niches of southern Africa. Amblyomma, known for their aggressive hunting behaviour and aptitude as pathogen vectors, are
Andeliza Smit, Fernando C. Mulandane, Stephané H. Wojcik, Ivan G. Horak, Benjamin L. Makepeace, Darshana Morar-Leather, Luis Neves   +6 more
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Survival of Theileria parva in its nymphal tick vector Rhipicephalus appendiculatus under laboratory and quasi natural conditions [PDF]

, 2003
Groups of nymphal Rhipicephalus appendiculatus Muguga, having a mean of 1 or 9 Theileria parva Muguga-infected salivary gland acini per tick, were kept under quasi-natural conditions at an altitude of 1950 m or 20°C at a relative humidity of 85% in the ...
Medley, Graham, Ochanda, Horace, Young, A. S.   +2 more
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Novel foci of Dermacentor reticulatus ticks infected with Babesia canis and Babesia caballi in the Netherlands and in Belgium

Parasites & Vectors, 2015
Background Autochthonous populations of Dermacentor reticulatus ticks in the Netherlands were discovered after fatal cases of babesiosis occurred in resident dogs in 2004. The presence of D.
Frans Jongejan, Moniek Ringenier, Michael Putting, Laura Berger, Stefan Burgers, Reinier Kortekaas, Jesse Lenssen, Marleen van Roessel, Michiel Wijnveld, Maxime Madder   +9 more
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Acceptance of diagnosis and management satisfaction of patients with “suspected Lyme borreliosis” after 12 months in a multidisciplinary reference center: a prospective cohort study

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2023
Introduction Because patients with a “suspicion of Lyme borreliosis (LB)” may experience medical wandering and difficult care paths, often due to misinformation, multidisciplinary care centers were started all over Europe a few years ago.
Alice Raffetin, Amal Chahour, Julien Schemoul, Giulia Paoletti, Zhuoruo He, Elisabeth Baux, Solène Patrat-Delon, Steve Nguala, Pauline Caraux-Paz, Costanza Puppo, Pauline Arias, Yoann Madec, Sébastien Gallien, Julie Rivière   +13 more
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Cross-sectional analysis of Piroplasma species-infecting camel (Camelus dromedaries) in Egypt using a multipronged molecular diagnostic approach

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2023
Camel piroplasmosis is a tick-borne disease (TBD) caused by hemoprotozoan parasites. Hereby, we describe a cross-sectional study aiming at identifying Piroplasma spp.-infecting camels in Egypt using a multipronged molecular diagnostic approach.
Olfat A. Mahdy, Ahmed M. Nassar, Bassma S. M. Elsawy, Bassma S. M. Elsawy, Heba F. Alzan, Heba F. Alzan, Heba F. Alzan, Omnia M. Kandil, Mona S. Mahmoud, Mona S. Mahmoud, Carlos E. Suarez, Carlos E. Suarez   +11 more
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Uptake and fecal excretion of Coxiella burnetii by Ixodes ricinus and Dermacentor marginatus ticks [PDF]

, 2020
Background: The bacterium Coxiella burnetii is the etiological agent of Q fever and is mainly transmitted via inhalation of infectious aerosols. DNA of C.
Henning, Klaus, Körner, Sophia, Makert, Gustavo R., Mertens‑Scholz, Katja, Nijhof, Ard M., Pfeffer, Martin, Starke, Alexander, Ulbert, Sebastian   +7 more
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