Ixodid ticks and zoonotic tick-borne pathogens of the Western Balkans.
Hard ticks
Tick-borne diseases
Western Balkans
Zoonoses
Journal
Parasites & vectors
ISSN: 1756-3305
Titre abrégé: Parasit Vectors
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101462774
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
31 Jan 2024
31 Jan 2024
Historique:
received:
29
08
2023
accepted:
27
12
2023
medline:
1
2
2024
pubmed:
1
2
2024
entrez:
31
1
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Ixodid ticks are distributed across all countries of the Western Balkans, with a high diversity of species. Many of these species serve as vectors of pathogens of veterinary and medical importance. Given the scattered data from Western Balkan countries, we have conducted a comprehensive review of available literature, including some historical data, with the aim to compile information about all recorded tick species and associated zoonotic pathogens in this region. Based on the collected data, the tick fauna of the Western Balkans encompasses 32 tick species belonging to five genera: Ixodes, Haemaphysalis, Dermacentor, Rhipicephalus and Hyalomma. A range of pathogens responsible for human diseases has also been documented, including viruses, bacteria and parasites. In this review, we emphasize the necessity for integrated surveillance and reporting, urging authorities to foster research by providing financial support. Additionally, international and interdisciplinary collaborations should be encouraged that include the exchange of expertise, experiences and resources. The present collaborative effort can effectively address gaps in our knowledge of ticks and tick-borne diseases.
Identifiants
pubmed: 38297327
doi: 10.1186/s13071-023-06116-1
pii: 10.1186/s13071-023-06116-1
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
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Organisme : Austrian Science Fund
ID : P36130-B
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© 2023. The Author(s).
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