German Ixodes inopinatus samples may not actually represent this tick species
RE Rollins, G Margos, A Brachmann, S Krebs… - International Journal for …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ticks are important vectors of human and animal pathogens, but many questions remain
unanswered regarding their taxonomy. Molecular sequencing methods have allowed …
unanswered regarding their taxonomy. Molecular sequencing methods have allowed …
[HTML][HTML] Genetic analysis challenges the presence of Ixodes inopinatus in Central Europe: development of a multiplex PCR to distinguish I. inopinatus from I. ricinus
K Hrazdilova, O Danek, A Hrbatova, B Cervena… - Parasites & …, 2023 - Springer
Background Ixodes ricinus is an important vector of several pathogens, primarily in Europe.
Recently, Ixodes inopinatus was described from Spain, Portugal, and North Africa and then …
Recently, Ixodes inopinatus was described from Spain, Portugal, and North Africa and then …
[HTML][HTML] Italian peninsula as a hybridization zone of Ixodes inopinatus and I. ricinus and the prevalence of tick-borne pathogens in I. inopinatus, I. ricinus, and their …
O Daněk, A Hrbatovß, K Volfovß, S ŠevčÝkovß… - Parasites & …, 2024 - Springer
Background Ixodes inopinatus was described from Spain on the basis of morphology and
partial sequencing of 16S ribosomal DNA. However, several studies suggested that …
partial sequencing of 16S ribosomal DNA. However, several studies suggested that …
Ixodes ventalloi: morphological and molecular support for species integrity
MS Latrofa, A Giannelli, MF Persichetti, MG Pennisi… - Parasitology …, 2017 - Springer
Despite their medical and veterinary importance, some tick species are so poorly studied,
that their role within pathogen vector transmission cycles is difficult to assess. The tick Ixodes …
that their role within pathogen vector transmission cycles is difficult to assess. The tick Ixodes …
Lack of genetic structure among Eurasian populations of the tick Ixodes ricinus contrasts with marked divergence from north-African populations
R Noureddine, A Chauvin, O Plantard - International journal for …, 2011 - Elsevier
Host–parasite interactions may select for significant novel mutations with major evolutionary
consequences for both partners. In poor active dispersers such as ticks, their population …
consequences for both partners. In poor active dispersers such as ticks, their population …
Identification of I. ricinus, I. persulcatus and I. trianguliceps species by multiplex PCR
Correct identification of tick species is an essential requirement for any scientific study
engaged in tick-associated research. However, morphological identification can lead to …
engaged in tick-associated research. However, morphological identification can lead to …
[HTML][HTML] Microtomography of the Baltic amber tick Ixodes succineus reveals affinities with the modern Asian disease vector Ixodes ovatus
Background Fossil ticks are extremely rare and Ixodes succineus Weidner, 1964 from
Eocene (ca. 44–49 Ma) Baltic amber is one of the oldest examples of a living hard tick genus …
Eocene (ca. 44–49 Ma) Baltic amber is one of the oldest examples of a living hard tick genus …
[HTML][HTML] Rediscovery of Ixodes confusus in Australia with the first description of the male from Australia, a redescription of the female and the mitochondrial (mt) …
We:(i) report the rediscovery of Ixodes (Sternalixodes) confusus Roberts, 1960 in
Australia;(ii) redescribe the male and female of I. confusus;(iii) describe the mitochondrial …
Australia;(ii) redescribe the male and female of I. confusus;(iii) describe the mitochondrial …
Preliminary study on the seasonal questing of Ixodes ricinus group ticks in Ain Draham forest (north-western Tunisia) with analyses of their phylogenetic diversity
The present study aimed to investigate the activity dynamics of Ixodes ricinus group ticks in a
forest located in north-western Tunisia (Aïn Draham, Jendouba District) and assess the …
forest located in north-western Tunisia (Aïn Draham, Jendouba District) and assess the …
First detection of Ixodes ricinus on beef cattle in Israel
O Erster, A Roth, Y Hadani, V Shkap - Veterinary Parasitology, 2013 - Elsevier
This is the first report of the presence of Ixodes ricinus on beef cattle in Israel. Up to now, in
the Middle East this tick was considered to be confined to Turkey and northern Iran. In the …
the Middle East this tick was considered to be confined to Turkey and northern Iran. In the …