Rickettsia-Host-Tick Interactions: Knowledge Advances and Gaps
HK Kim - Infection and Immunity, 2022 - Am Soc Microbiol
Ticks are hematophagous ectoparasites capable of transmitting multiple human pathogens.
Environmental changes have supported the expansion of ticks into new geographical areas …
Environmental changes have supported the expansion of ticks into new geographical areas …
Tick diversity and distribution of hard (Ixodidae) cattle ticks in South Africa
Ticks are amongst the important ectoparasites where livestock are concerned, as they
adversely affect the animals through bloodsucking. In tropical and subtropical countries, they …
adversely affect the animals through bloodsucking. In tropical and subtropical countries, they …
Successes and challenges of the One Health approach in Kenya over the last decade
More than 75% of emerging infectious diseases are zoonotic in origin and a
transdisciplinary, multi-sectoral One Health approach is a key strategy for their effective …
transdisciplinary, multi-sectoral One Health approach is a key strategy for their effective …
Tick‐borne pathogens, including Crimean‐Congo haemorrhagic fever virus, at livestock markets and slaughterhouses in western Kenya
Vectors of emerging infectious diseases have expanded their distributional ranges in recent
decades due to increased global travel, trade connectivity and climate change …
decades due to increased global travel, trade connectivity and climate change …
Molecular Detection of Zoonotic Rickettsiae and Anaplasma spp. in Domestic Dogs and Their Ectoparasites in Bushbuckridge, South Africa
Members of the order Rickettsiales are small, obligate intracellular bacteria that are vector-
borne and can cause mild to fatal diseases in humans worldwide. There is little information …
borne and can cause mild to fatal diseases in humans worldwide. There is little information …
Emerging tick‐borne bacterial pathogens
Ticks are obligate hematophagous arthropods that are considered to be the second most
common vectors of pathogens after the mosquitoes that cause diseases in humans (1). Two …
common vectors of pathogens after the mosquitoes that cause diseases in humans (1). Two …
Geographical distribution of ixodid ticks and tick-borne pathogens of domestic animals in Ethiopia: a systematic review
T Kaba - Parasites & Vectors, 2022 - Springer
Abstract Background In Ethiopia, ixodid ticks and associated tick-borne pathogens (TBPs)
are of great importance from both a veterinary and public health point of view. This review …
are of great importance from both a veterinary and public health point of view. This review …
Distribution and Prevalence of Anaplasmataceae, Rickettsiaceae and Coxiellaceae in African Ticks: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
CA Cossu, NE Collins, MC Oosthuizen, ML Menandro… - Microorganisms, 2023 - mdpi.com
In Africa, ticks continue to be a major hindrance to the improvement of the livestock industry
due to tick-borne pathogens that include Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, Rickettsia and Coxiella …
due to tick-borne pathogens that include Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, Rickettsia and Coxiella …
Molecular detection of tick-borne pathogen diversities in ticks from livestock and reptiles along the shores and adjacent islands of Lake Victoria and Lake Baringo …
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 …
impact on human and livestock health, their diversity and specific interactions with tick and …
Novel Rickettsia and emergent tick-borne pathogens: A molecular survey of ticks and tick-borne pathogens in Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kenya
Ticks are important vectors of emerging and re-emerging zoonoses, the majority of which
originate from wildlife. In recent times, this has become a global public health concern that …
originate from wildlife. In recent times, this has become a global public health concern that …