Tick-borne diseases are common occurrences in both the medical and veterinary clinical
settings. In addition to the constraints related to their diagnosis and clinical management, the …

The brown dog tick (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) is the most widespread tick in the world and
a well-recognized vector of many pathogens affecting dogs and occasionally humans. This …

Rhipicephalus sanguineus, commonly known as the brown dog tick, is a three-host tick that
feeds primarily on dogs and occasionally on other hosts, including humans. R. sanguineus …

The hard tick family Ixodidae currently comprises 729 species worldwide, but information on
the species that feed on humans is scattered and often difficult to access. We have …

Ticks are ectoparasites of great medical and veterinary significance in the neotropical
region. In Brazil, they are responsible for enormous economic losses to the livestock industry …

Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) comprise a group of globally distributed and rapidly
spreading illnesses that are caused by a range of pathogens transmitted by arthropods …

Dogs and cats in Brazil serve as primary hosts for a considerable number of parasites, which
may affect their health and wellbeing. These may include endoparasites (eg, protozoa …

Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF) is a life-threatening disease caused by Rickettsia
rickettsii, an obligately intracellular bacterium that is spread to human beings by ticks. More …

Rhipicephalus sanguineus, the brown dog tick, kennel tick, or pan-tropical dog tick, is
probably the most widespread ixodid tick, colonising both human and canine dwellings. It is …

Canine vector-borne diseases (CVBDs) are highly prevalent in Brazil and represent a
challenge to veterinarians and public health workers, since some diseases are of great …