Ticks (Acari; Ixodidae) are the second most important vector for transmission of pathogens to
humans, livestock, and wildlife. Ticks as vectors for viruses have been reported many times …

In Slovakia, 22 tick species have been found to occur to date. Among them, Ixodes ricinus,
Dermacentor reticulatus, D. marginatus and marginally Haemaphysalis concinna, H. inermis …

Green spaces in the city are important for human wellbeing, but are also zones in which
humans can become infected with zoonotic diseases. Therefore, there is a need to …

In mountain areas of northwestern Italy, ticks were rarely collected in the past. In recent
years, a marked increase in tick abundance has been observed in several Alpine valleys …

Background Canine vector-borne disease (CVBD) has been an area of increasing interest in
Europe over the last few decades, and there have been changes in the prevalence and …

Ecological factors, host characteristics and/or interactions among microbes may all shape
the occurrence of microbes and the structure of microbial communities within organisms. In …

Ticks carry numerous pathogens that, if transmitted, can cause disease in susceptible
humans and animals. The present study describes our approach on how to investigate …

Background Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) is a disease which can lead to severe
neurological symptoms, caused by the TBE virus (TBEV). The natural transmission cycle …

As an important feature, deformation analysis is of great significance to ensure the safety
and stability of arch dam operation. In this paper, Jinping-I arch dam with a height of 305 m …

Climate change in the Nordic countries is projected to lead to both wetter and warmer
seasons. This, in combination with associated vegetation changes and increased animal …