Where ticks are found, tick-borne diseases can present a threat to human and animal health.
The aetiology of many of these important diseases, including Lyme disease, bovine …

A substantial number of humans are at risk for infection by vector-borne flaviviruses,
resulting in considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. These viruses also infect wildlife …

Japanese encephalitis virus (JEV), a mosquito-borne flavivirus, is the main cause of viral
encephalitis in Asia. However, with changing climate JEV has the potential to emerge in …

Zoological gardens are home to a large number of vertebrate species and as such are
suitable sites for both mosquito breeding and maintenance. They are excellent places for …

Simple Summary The distribution of ticks is expanding across Europe and the incidence of
human and animal tick-borne disease is increasing. This trend is set to continue due to …

The ability of mosquitoes to transmit a pathogen is affected, among other factors, by their
survival rate, which is partly modulated by their microbiota. Mosquito microbiota is acquired …

In tropical and developing countries, mosquito-borne diseases by flaviviruses pose a
serious threat to public health. Early detection is critical for preventing their spread, but …

The flavivirus West Nile virus (WNV) naturally circulates between mosquitoes and birds,
potentially affecting humans and horses. Different species of mosquitoes play a role as …

Background The main objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of nine vector-
borne pathogens or pathogen genera in roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) in the Netherlands …

Background Transmissable venereal tumour (TVT) is a tumour transplanted by physical
contact between dogs. Lesions typically affect the genitalia. TVT is not considered enzootic …