The bat tick Carios vespertilionis has been reported from Sweden to occasionally feed on
humans resulting in disease symptoms. The aim of this study was to investigate C …

Identifying Borrelia burgdorferi as the causative agent of Lyme disease in 1981 was a
watershed moment in understanding the major impact that tick-borne zoonoses can have on …

In Africa, relapsing fevers caused by ectoparasite-borne Borrelia species are transmitted by
ticks, with the exception of Borrelia recurrentis, which is a louse-borne spirochete. These …

The study aimed to identify and characterise ticks collected from selected wildlife species
from selected areas in South Africa using morphological traits and DNA barcoding. The ticks …

Central Queensland (CQ) is a large and isolated, low population density, remote tropical
region of Australia with a varied environment. The region has a diverse fauna and several …

Although diverse tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) are endemic to East Africa, with recognized
impact on human and livestock health, their diversity and specific interactions with tick and …

Background: Ticks are important vectors of emerging infectious zoonotic pathogens that
significantly contribute to public and animal health burdens. Limited understanding of …

Aim—To characterise 12 Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato isolates cultured from ticks collected
in the Highlands of Scotland. Methods—Three molecular methods were used: an outer …

Variation in tick microbiota may affect pathogen acquisition and transmission but for many
vector species, including Amblyomma hebraeum, components and determinants of the …

Australia, over 74 species of ticks have been described, of which 13 are known to parasitise
reptiles. While only three tick borne diseases are formally recognised, Rickettsia honei, the …