Argasid Ticks of Palearctic Bats: Distribution, Host Selection, and Zoonotic Importance
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.684737
Abstract: The soft ticks (Ixodida: Argasidae) are ectoparasites of terrestrial vertebrates with a wide geographic distribution, occurring on all continents. These ticks are obligate blood-feeders, most of them show high degrees of host-specialization and several species… read more here.
Keywords: bat; host selection; distribution; soft ticks ... See more keywords
A review of argasid ticks and associated pathogens of China
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.865664
Abstract: It has been recorded 221 species of soft ticks in the world. However, the classification system of Argasidae is still unclear with nearly two-third controversial species in genus level. Therefore, comprehensive research is still necessary.… read more here.
Keywords: review argasid; ticks china; soft ticks; ticks associated ... See more keywords
Rickettsia lusitaniae in Ornithodoros Porcinus Ticks, Zambia
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens10101306
Abstract: Rickettsial pathogens are amongst the emerging and re-emerging vector-borne zoonoses of public health importance. Though traditionally considered to be transmitted by ixodid ticks, the role of argasid ticks as vectors of these pathogens is increasingly… read more here.
Keywords: soft ticks; rickettsia; epidemiology; ornithodoros porcinus ... See more keywords