Impact of abiotic factors, habitat type and urban wildlife on the ecology of hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in urban and peri-urban habitats

Impact of abiotic factors, habitat type and urban wildlife on the ecology of hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) in urban and peri-urban habitats

Abstract Background Ticks are increasingly acknowledged as significant vectors for a wide array of pathogens in urban environments with reports of abundant tick populations in recreational areas. The study aims to contribute to a better knowledge of the abiotic and biotic factors which impact the ec...

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Main Authors: Silvia-Diana Borşan, Andra Toma-Naic, Áron Péter, Attila D. Sándor, Cosmin Peștean, Andrei-Daniel Mihalca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Ixodidae
Ixodes ricinus
Haemaphysalis punctata
Recreation areas
Urban wildlife
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04352-3

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