[HTML][HTML] Co-infection of ticks: the rule rather than the exception

S Moutailler, C Valiente Moro… - PLoS neglected …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Ticks are the most common arthropod vectors of both human and animal
diseases in Europe, and the Ixodes ricinus tick species is able to transmit a large number of …

Tick-borne diseases and co-infection: Current considerations

SJ Cutler, M Vayssier-Taussat, A Estrada-Peña… - Ticks and tick-borne …, 2021 - Elsevier
Over recent years, a multitude of pathogens have been reported to be tick-borne. Given this,
it is unsurprising that these might co-exist within the same tick, however our understanding …

[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of tick-borne pathogens in questing Ixodes ricinus ticks in urban and suburban areas of Switzerland

CP Oechslin, D Heutschi, N Lenz, W Tischhauser… - Parasites & …, 2017 - Springer
Abstract Background Throughout Europe, Ixodes ricinus transmits numerous pathogens. Its
widespread distribution is not limited to rural but also includes urbanized areas. To date …

Questing ticks in suburban forest are infected by at least six tick-borne pathogens

C Reis, M Cote, REL Paul, S Bonnet - Vector-Borne and Zoonotic …, 2011 - liebertpub.com
The role of Ixodes ricinus ticks in the transmission of pathogens of public health importance
such as Borrelia burgdorferi sl is widely recognized and is suspected in several emerging …

[HTML][HTML] Temporal patterns in Ixodes ricinus microbial communities: an insight into tick-borne microbe interactions

E Lejal, J Chiquet, J Aubert, S Robin, A Estrada-Peña… - Microbiome, 2021 - Springer
Background Ticks transmit pathogens of medical and veterinary importance and are an
increasing threat to human and animal health. Assessing disease risk and developing new …

[HTML][HTML] Quantitative microbial population study reveals geographical differences in bacterial symbionts of Ixodes ricinus

AI Krawczyk, L Röttjers, M Fonville, K Takumi… - Microbiome, 2022 - Springer
Background Ixodes ricinus ticks vector pathogens that cause serious health concerns. Like
in other arthropods, the microbiome may affect the tick's biology, with consequences for …

Epidemiology and Impact of Coinfections Acquired from Ixodes Ticks

EA Belongia - Vector-borne and zoonotic diseases, 2002 - liebertpub.com
Ixodes scapularis and other ticks in the Ixodes ricinus complex may transmit multiple
pathogens, but research on coinfections has been limited. Coinfections occur with varying …

Pathogens and symbionts in ticks: a survey on tick species distribution and presence of tick-transmitted micro-organisms in Sardinia, Italy

G Satta, V Chisu, P Cabras, F Fois… - Journal of medical …, 2011 - microbiologyresearch.org
A total of 1485 adult ticks were collected from mammalian hosts in south-eastern Sardinia,
Italy, during the years 2007–2008. Ticks were identified and tested by PCR analysis for …

The ecology of tick-borne diseases

M Pfäffle, N Littwin, SV Muders, TN Petney - International journal for …, 2013 - Elsevier
Zoonotic diseases are major causes of infection related morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Of the various arthropods capable of transmitting pathogens that cause such diseases to …

[HTML][HTML] The symbiotic continuum within ticks: Opportunities for disease control

S Hussain, N Perveen, A Hussain, B Song… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Among blood-sucking arthropods, ticks are recognized as being of prime global importance
because of their role as vectors of pathogens affecting human and animal health. Ticks carry …