Temporal dynamics of the tick Ixodes ricinus in northern Europe: epidemiological implications

Temporal dynamics of the tick Ixodes ricinus in northern Europe: epidemiological implications

Abstract Background Tick-borne pathogens pose an increasing threat to human and veterinary health across the northern hemisphere. While the seasonal activity of ticks is largely determined by climatic conditions, host-population dynamics are also likely to affect tick abundance. Consequently, abunda...

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Main Authors: Claire Cayol, Esa Koskela, Tapio Mappes, Anja Siukkola, Eva R. Kallio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-03-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Ixodes ricinus
Rodent host
Seasonality
Public health
Population dynamics
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2112-x

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