Ticks infesting humans and associated pathogens: a cross-sectional study in a 3-year period (2017–2019) in northwest Italy

Ticks infesting humans and associated pathogens: a cross-sectional study in a 3-year period (2017–2019) in northwest Italy

Abstract Background Tick-borne diseases are common throughout Europe. Ticks transmit pathogens to the host while feeding and together with mosquitoes, they are major vectors of infectious agents worldwide. In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the incidence of tick-bite events and tic...

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Main Authors: Tania Audino, Alessandra Pautasso, Veronica Bellavia, Valerio Carta, Alessio Ferrari, Federica Verna, Carla Grattarola, Barbara Iulini, Maria Domenica Pintore, Mauro Bardelli, Germano Cassina, Laura Tomassone, Simone Peletto, Valeria Blanda, Alessandra Torina, Maria Caramelli, Cristina Casalone, Rosanna Desiato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Tick-borne diseases
PCR
Rickettsia spp.
Borrelia spp.
Anaplasma phagocytophilum
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04603-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-021-04603-x

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