Current and likely future changes in the geographic distribution of ticks belonging to the
genus Hyalomma are of concern, as these ticks are believed to be vectors of many …

Tortoises of the genus Testudo are the main hosts of Hyalomma aegyptium ticks. This
species serves as a vector of several zoonotic pathogens. Therefore, the present study …

Highlights•Hemolivia and Hepatozoon found in freshwater turtles for the first
time.•Haemogregarina cuorae redescribed and reassigned to the genus Hepatozoon.• …

Ectoparasites, such as ticks, modulate host population dynamics by impacting demographic
traits. They transmit infectious agents among their hosts, posing a critical threat to animal …

Ticks carry a diverse community of microorganisms including non‐pathogenic symbionts,
commensals, and pathogens, such as viruses, bacteria, protozoans, and fungi. The …

Tick-borne Rickettsia spp. have long been known as causative agents for zoonotic diseases.
We have previously characterized Rickettsia spp. in different ticks infesting a broad range of …

Simple Summary Due to the veterinary and medical importance of pathogens transmitted by
Hyalomma aegyptium, we tested ticks removed from Testudo graeca tortoises for the …

Ticks were collected from 30 Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca), and 10 Arabian camels
(dromedary)(Camelus dromedarius) in Israel. All those collected from Greek tortoises …

International trade of animals may represent a gateway for the spreading of zoonotic
pathogens and their vectors. Amongst animals, reptiles are commonly illegally imported …

Francisella tularensis, causative agent of tularemia, is a contagious zoonotic ailment. This
study was aimed to molecularly detect F. tularensis in tortoise blood (n= 100) and ticks (n …