For more than three decades, it has been recognized that Ixodes ricinus ticks occur in urban
green space in Europe and that they harbour multiple pathogens linked to both human and …

Tick-borne diseases represent major public and animal health issues worldwide. Ixodes
ricinus, primarily associated with deciduous and mixed forests, is the principal vector of …

Ixodes ricinus ticks are considered as the vector of the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato
complex in urban areas, including city parks and green recreational areas. The aim of the …

Green areas located within large cities, as natural ecotypes, are a convenient habitat for
ticks and their use as recreational areas is associated with the potential risk of acquiring tick …

In a countrywide investigation of the ecological factors that contribute to Lyme borreliosis
risk, a longitudinal study on population dynamics of the sheep tick Ixodes ricinus and their …

This is the first study to determine the density of questing Ixodes ricinus in northern Norway.
It was performed at two sites in Brønnøy, which has been known for its tick permissive …

The hard tick Ixodes ricinus is the most important vector of tick-transmitted pathogens in
Europe, frequently occurring in urban parks and greenbelts utilized for recreational activities …

Ticks are becoming increasingly recognised as important vectors of pathogens in urban and
peri-urban areas, including green space used for recreational activities. In the UK, the risk …

Background Ixodes ricinus ticks are commonly encountered in either natural or urban areas,
contributing to Lyme disease agents Borreliella [(Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato)] spp. and …

Lyme borreliosis (LB) is the most common arthropod-borne disease of humans in the
Northern hemisphere. In Europe, the causative agent, Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato …