Driving forces for changes in geographical distribution of <it>Ixodes ricinus</it> ticks in Europe

Driving forces for changes in geographical distribution of <it>Ixodes ricinus</it> ticks in Europe

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Many factors are involved in determining the latitudinal and altitudinal spread of the important tick vector <it>Ixodes ricinus</it> (Acari: Ixodidae) in Europe, as well as in changes in the distribution within its prior endemic zones. This paper buil...

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Main Authors: Medlock Jolyon M, Hansford Kayleigh M, Bormane Antra, Derdakova Marketa, Estrada-Peña Agustín, George Jean-Claude, Golovljova Irina, Jaenson Thomas GT, Jensen Jens-Kjeld, Jensen Per M, Kazimirova Maria, Oteo José A, Papa Anna, Pfister Kurt, Plantard Olivier, Randolph Sarah E, Rizzoli Annapaola, Santos-Silva Maria Margarida, Sprong Hein, Vial Laurence, Hendrickx Guy, Zeller Herve, Van Bortel Wim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Tick
Ixodes
Europe
Distribution
Climate
Ecology
Surveillance
Tick-borne disease
Online Access:http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/6/1/1

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