Infected Ixodes ricinus ticks are attracted by electromagnetic radiation of 900 MHz

Frątczak, Martyna; Vargová, Blažena; Tryjanowski, Piotr; Majláth, Igor; Jerzak, Leszek; Kurimský, Juraj; Cimbala, Roman; Jankowiak, Łukasz; Čonka, Zsolt; Majláthová, Viktória

doi:10.1016/j.ttbdis.2020.101416

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“…The question of whether this disturbance carries information that transforms into a subsequent reaction or causes damage or disorientation is not answered yet. Studying the impact of artificial EMFs on living organisms, as a relatively new phenomenon that has appeared in nature in connection to human activity, is important to clarify how EMFs affect nature and organisms [18][19][20].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The influence of electromagnetic fields as a potential factor that ticks can perceive was studied with the species Dermacentor reticulatus and Hyalomma asiaticum [17][18][19]. Fr ątczak et al [20] found that I. ricinus ticks were attracted to the irradiated area of the experimental arena. This effect was significantly stronger for ticks infected with Rickettsia spp., suggesting that pathogen presence can alter the ticks' response to environmental stimuli.…”

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Locomotor Activity of Ixodes ricinus Females in 900 MHz Electromagnetic Field

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Mobile telecommunications technologies have become an indispensable part of people’s lives of all ages around the world. They affect personal life and social interactions and are a work tool in the work routine. Network availability requirements and the quality of the Internet connection are constantly increasing, to which telecommunications providers are responding. Humans and wildlife live in the permanent presence of electromagnetic radiation with just a minor knowledge of the impact this radiation has. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of a 900 MHz electromagnetic field (EMF) on the locomotor behavior of female Ixodes ricinus ticks under laboratory conditions. Experiments were performed in the radiation-shielded tube (RST) test and radiation-shielded circular open-field arena placed in an anechoic chamber. Altogether, 480 female I. ricinus ticks were tested. In the RST arena, no differences in preference for irradiated and shielded parts of experimental modules were observed; in the open-field arena, the time spent and the trajectory passed was significantly longer in the part exposed to the EMF.

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Locomotor Activity of Ixodes ricinus Females in 900 MHz Electromagnetic Field

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“…Despite the public health importance of rickettsiosis vectored by ticks, our knowledge about how the Rickettsia infection may affect the behavior of tick vectors is limited. Frątczak et al [ 81 ] showed that I . ricinus adult males and females are attracted toward an area irradiated by a 900 MHz electromagnetic field in a radiation-shielded tube.…”

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“…and Borrelia s.l. are more attracted by the electromagnetic field compared to the uninfected ones [ 81 ]. Understanding the effects of anthropogenic environmental modifications on the pathogen-tick interaction and the related changes in vector behavior represents a highly valuable area of research, which is of practical interest for public health.…”

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Pathogens Manipulating Tick Behavior—Through a Glass, Darkly

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2020

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Pathogens can manipulate the phenotypic traits of their hosts and vectors, maximizing their own fitness. Among the phenotypic traits that can be modified, manipulating vector behavior represents one of the most fascinating facets. How pathogens infection affects behavioral traits of key insect vectors has been extensively investigated. Major examples include Plasmodium, Leishmania and Trypanosoma spp. manipulating the behavior of mosquitoes, sand flies and kissing bugs, respectively. However, research on how pathogens can modify tick behavior is patchy. This review focuses on current knowledge about the behavioral changes triggered by Anaplasma, Borrelia, Babesia, Bartonella, Rickettsia and tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) infection in tick vectors, analyzing their potential adaptive significance. As a general trend, being infected by Borrelia and TBEV boosts tick mobility (both questing and walking activity). Borrelia and Anaplasma infection magnifies Ixodes desiccation resistance, triggering physiological changes (Borrelia: higher fat reserves; Anaplasma: synthesis of heat shock proteins). Anaplasma infection also improves cold resistance in infected ticks through synthesis of an antifreeze glycoprotein. Being infected by Anaplasma, Borrelia and Babesia leads to increased tick survival. Borrelia, Babesia and Bartonella infection facilitates blood engorgement. In the last section, current challenges for future studies are outlined.

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“…Frątczak at al. 20 found that I. ricinus ticks were attracted to the irradiated area of the experimental arena. This effect was signi cantly stronger for ticks infected with Rickettsia spp., suggesting that pathogens can alter the ticks' response to environmental stimuli 20 .…”

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Locomotor Activity Of Ixodes Ricinus Females In 900 Mhz Electromagnetic Field

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Majláth

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Mobile telecommunications technologies have become an indispensable part of people´s lives of all ages around the world. They affect personal life and social interactions and are a work tool in the work routine. The requirements for network availability and the quality of the Internet connection are constantly increasing, to which telecommunications providers are responding. Humans and wildlife live in an environment with the permanent presence of electromagnetic radiation with just a minor knowledge on the impact this radiation has. The aim of our study was to investigate the effect of 900 MHz electromagnetic field (EMF) on the exploratory behavior of female Ixodes ricinus ticks under laboratory conditions. Experiments were realized in the radiation-shielded tube (RST) test radiation-shielded circular open field arena, altogether 480 female I. ricinus ticks were tested. While in the RST arena we observed only a tendency to move towards the irradiated part of the arena, in the open field arena the time spent in the part exposed to EMF and the trajectory passed was significantly longer.

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Infected Ixodes ricinus ticks are attracted by electromagnetic radiation of 900 MHz

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Locomotor Activity of Ixodes ricinus Females in 900 MHz Electromagnetic Field

Locomotor Activity of Ixodes ricinus Females in 900 MHz Electromagnetic Field

Pathogens Manipulating Tick Behavior—Through a Glass, Darkly

Locomotor Activity Of Ixodes Ricinus Females In 900 Mhz Electromagnetic Field

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