The correlation between tick (Ixodes persulcatus Sch.) questing behaviour and synganglion neuronal responses to odours

Romashchenko, A. V.; Ratushnyak, A. S.; Zapara, T.A.; Tkachev, Sergey; Мошкин, М. П.

doi:10.1016/j.jinsphys.2012.04.004

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“…However, these conclusions cannot be generalized for all Ixodes species. Indeed, further research by Romashchenko et al [ 50 ] showed that I . persulcatus adults with a higher prevalence of B .…”

Section: Pathogens Infecting Ticks Lead To Major Behavioral Changementioning

confidence: 99%

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Pathogens Manipulating Tick Behavior—Through a Glass, Darkly

Benelli

2020

Pathogens

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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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Section: Pathogens Infecting Ticks Lead To Major Behavioral Changementioning

confidence: 99%

“…persulcatus females are more active, showing a higher mobility both in terms of walking speed and length of the trajectory when trying to reach a bait [ 86 ]. Moreover, I. persulcatus infected with the TBEV reach a higher questing height compared to uninfected conspecifics [ 50 , 53 ].…”

Section: Pathogens Infecting Ticks Lead To Major Behavioral Changementioning

confidence: 99%

Pathogens Manipulating Tick Behavior—Through a Glass, Darkly

Benelli

2020

Pathogens

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“…Alekseev [ 50 ] has reported that I. persulcatus, the Asian vector of B. burgdorferi s.l., infected with the tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEv) choose a higher questing height. Similarly, other authors have shown that Borrelia -infected I. scapularis [ 51 ] , the North American vector of B. burgdorferi s.l., and I. persulcatus [ 52 ] , also choose a higher questing height, which exposes ticks to more desiccating conditions. This suggests that TBEv- and Borrelia -infected ticks are less sensitive to a dry environment than uninfected ticks.…”

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Search for blood or water is influenced by Borrelia burgdorferi in Ixodes ricinus

Herrmann

Gern

2015

Parasit Vectors

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An increasing number of studies suggest that vector-borne parasites are able to alter phenotypic traits in their arthropod vectors so that microorganism transmission is enhanced. This review documents this phenomenon, which occurs between Borrelia burgdorferi bacteria, the causative agents of Lyme borreliosis, and their tick vectors belonging to the Ixodes ricinus complex. It also reviews the influence of other tick-borne pathogens on these ticks. Ticks belonging to the Ixodes ricinus complex benefit from Borrelia infection by an increased lifespan (more fat and more resistance to desiccation) and by an increased questing period (less need to move to the litter zone to rehydrate), which enhances tick chances to find a host and to subsequently transmit the pathogens.

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“…Borrelia and TBEV-infected I. scapularis and I. persulcatus ticks were found at higher questing heights when compared to uninfected ticks. Higher questing height increases the chances of a tick to find a larger host that could accommodate more ticks increasing their feeding possibilities, but at the same time exposes ticks to more desiccating conditions (Lefcort and Durden, 1996; Romashchenko et al, 2012). Low relative humidity is detrimental for ticks because they spend their energy reserves quicker than at higher relative humidity (Randolph and Storey, 1999).…”

Section: Tick-pathogen Interactions Increase Tick Fitnessmentioning

confidence: 99%