Perception of Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Worldwide

de la Fuente, José; Estrada-Peña, Agustín; Rafael, Marta; Almazán, Consuelo; Bermúdez, Sergio; Abdelbaset, Abdelbaset E.; Kasaija, Paul D.; Kabi, Fredrick; Akande, Foluke Adedayo; Ajagbe, Dorcas Oluwakemi; Bamgbose, Timothy; Ghosh, Srikant; Palavesam, Azhahianambi; Hamid, Penny H.; Oskam, Charlotte L.; Egan, Siobhon L.; Duarte-Barbosa, Amanda; Hekimoğlu, Olcay; Szabó, Matias P. J.; Labruna, Marcelo B.; Dahal, Ananta

doi:10.3390/pathogens12101258

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“… Geographical distribution of primary tick vectors and tick-borne pathogens. Green numbers represent the tick vectors, violet numbers denote the tick-borne bacteria and protozoa, and orange numbers indicate tick-borne viruses [ 25 , 26 , 27 , 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 ]. …”

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Human Tick-Borne Diseases and Advances in Anti-Tick Vaccine Approaches: A Comprehensive Review

Nepveu-Traversy,

Fausther-Bovendo,

Babuadze

2024

Vaccines

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This comprehensive review explores the field of anti-tick vaccines, addressing their significance in combating tick-borne diseases of public health concern. The main objectives are to provide a brief epidemiology of diseases affecting humans and a thorough understanding of tick biology, traditional tick control methods, the development and mechanisms of anti-tick vaccines, their efficacy in field applications, associated challenges, and future prospects. Tick-borne diseases (TBDs) pose a significant and escalating threat to global health and the livestock industries due to the widespread distribution of ticks and the multitude of pathogens they transmit. Traditional tick control methods, such as acaricides and repellents, have limitations, including environmental concerns and the emergence of tick resistance. Anti-tick vaccines offer a promising alternative by targeting specific tick proteins crucial for feeding and pathogen transmission. Developing vaccines with antigens based on these essential proteins is likely to disrupt these processes. Indeed, anti-tick vaccines have shown efficacy in laboratory and field trials successfully implemented in livestock, reducing the prevalence of TBDs. However, some challenges still remain, including vaccine efficacy on different hosts, polymorphisms in ticks of the same species, and the economic considerations of adopting large-scale vaccine strategies. Emerging technologies and approaches hold promise for improving anti-tick vaccine development and expanding their impact on public health and agriculture.

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Human Tick-Borne Diseases and Advances in Anti-Tick Vaccine Approaches: A Comprehensive Review

Nepveu-Traversy,

Fausther-Bovendo,

Babuadze

2024

Vaccines

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“…A recent review by de la Fuente et al [ 17 ] highlights the increasing incidence of ticks and TBDs globally, emphasizing the need for understanding the prevalence differences influenced by geographic and climatic variables. While the majority of studies in the Western Hemisphere originate from the USA, followed by Mexico, Central America, and Brazil [ 17 ], there remains a lack of epidemiological data in the Caribbean region, despite its high risk of tick and TBDs introduction and dispersal [ 1 ].…”

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Tick-borne viruses and their risk to public health in the Caribbean: Spotlight on bats as reservoirs in Cuba

Antúnez,

Marín Montesinos,

Corduneanu

et al. 2024

Heliyon

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“…In veterinary settings, ticks take on a primary role as vectors, while in the transmission of human pathogens, they rank as the second most important vectors after mosquitoes. The pathogens transmitted by ticks include viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and helminths, whose occurrence depends on various factors including geographical regions [ 3 ].…”

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Challenges for ticks and tick-borne diseases research in Southeast Asia: Insight from the first international symposium in Cambodia

Yean,

Prasetyo,

Marcombe

et al. 2024

PLoS Negl Trop Dis

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Background Ticks, as critical vectors of a variety of pathogens, pose a significant public health challenge globally. In Southeast Asia (SEA), ticks are responsible for transmitting a diverse array of pathogens affecting humans and animals. The geographical and ecological diversity of SEA provides a unique environment that supports a wide range of tick species, which complicates the management and study of tick-borne diseases (TBDs). Methodology/principal findings This article synthesizes findings from the first international symposium on ticks and TBDs in Southeast Asia, held in Phnom Penh on June 22 and 23, 2023. It highlights regional efforts to understand tick ecology and pathogen transmission. This paper proposes to present a summary of the various presentations given during the symposium following 3 main parts. The first one is devoted to the state of knowledge regarding ticks and TBDs in SEA countries, with presentations from 6 different countries, namely Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. The second part focuses on the development of new research approaches on tick-borne pathogens (TBPs) and TBDs. The last part is a summary of the round table discussion held on the final day, with the aim of defining the most important challenges and recommendations for researches on TBP and TBD in the SEA region. Conclusions/Significance Key topics discussed include advancements in diagnostic tools, such as MALDI-TOF MS and proteomics, and the development of sustainable strategies for tick management and disease prevention. The symposium facilitated the exchange of knowledge and collaborative networks among experts from various disciplines, promoting a unified approach to tackling TBDs in the region. The symposium underscored the need for enhanced surveillance, diagnostics, and inter-regional cooperation to manage the threat of TBDs effectively. Recommendations include the establishment of a regional database for tick identification and the expansion of vector competence studies. These initiatives are crucial for developing targeted interventions and understanding the broader implications of climate change and urbanization on the prevalence of TBDs.

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Perception of Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Worldwide

Cited by 29 publications

References 241 publications

Human Tick-Borne Diseases and Advances in Anti-Tick Vaccine Approaches: A Comprehensive Review

Human Tick-Borne Diseases and Advances in Anti-Tick Vaccine Approaches: A Comprehensive Review

Tick-borne viruses and their risk to public health in the Caribbean: Spotlight on bats as reservoirs in Cuba

Challenges for ticks and tick-borne diseases research in Southeast Asia: Insight from the first international symposium in Cambodia

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