Geometric morphometrics of the scutum for differentiation of trombiculid mites within the genus Walchia (Acariformes: Prostigmata: Trombiculidae), a probable vector of scrub typhus.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.11.013
Abstract: The vectors of scrub typhus are the larval stage of trombiculid mites, termed "chiggers". These vectors are very small - the larvae are approximately 0.2 mm in size - and therefore their morphological identification is difficult.… read more here.
Keywords: scrub typhus; trombiculid mites; scutum; within genus ... See more keywords
Heterogeneity of Orientia tsutsugamushi genotypes in field-collected trombiculid mites from wild-caught small mammals in Thailand
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006632
Abstract: Trombiculid mites are the vectors of scrub typhus, with infected larval mites (chiggers) transmitting the causative agent, Orientia tsutsugamushi, during feeding. Co-existence of multiple O. tsutsugamushi strains within infected mites has previously been reported in… read more here.
Keywords: orientia tsutsugamushi; tsutsugamushi; trombiculid mites; tsutsugamushi genotypes ... See more keywords
Eco-epidemiology of rodent-associated trombiculid mites and infection with Orientia spp. in Southern Chile
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011051
Abstract: Background Scrub typhus is a potentially severe infection caused by bacteria of the genus Orientia, endemic in Asia-Pacific and recently discovered in southern Chile. The presented study aimed to determine the prevalence and species richness… read more here.
Keywords: orientia; trombiculid mites; rodent associated; epidemiology ... See more keywords