Tick Species Found Feeding on Humans

Guglielmone, Alberto A.; Robbins, Richard G.

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-95552-0_1

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“…Five hosts for R. pilans have been suggested; these include cattle, water buffaloes, horses, pigs, and dogs [19]. However, there is no information on the role of this species as a vector for various diseases, and there are no reports stating that it bites humans [20].…”

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Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) infestation on cattle in various regions in Indonesia

Sahara

Nugraheni

Patra³

et al. 2019

Vet World

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Background and Aim: Ticks (Ixodidae) not only cause blood loss in cattle but also serve as vectors for various diseases, thus causing direct and indirect losses. Moreover, tick infestation can cause significant economic losses. This study aimed to identify the diverse species of ticks infesting cattle in five different regions in Indonesia. Materials and Methods: Tick specimens were obtained from local cattle in five different areas in Indonesia. The morphology of the specimens was macroscopically and microscopically evaluated, and the resulting data were descriptively and qualitatively analyzed. Results: In total, 1575 ticks were successfully collected from 26 animals. In total, two genera and three species, namely, Rhipicephalus microplus, Haemaphysalis bispinosa, and Rhipicephalus pilans, were identified. The cattle in Yogyakarta and Riau were infested by H. bispinosa, while the cattle in Sukabumi, Bali, and Lombok were infested by R. microplus and R. pilans. The level of infestation varied among regions, with R. microplus being the most commonly found species. Conclusion: The results of this study revealed that cattle in different regions of Indonesia were infested by variable numbers of tick species. In particular, the cattle in Yogyakarta and Riau were solely infested by H. bispinosa; this is a new finding in terms of the distribution of tick species in the country. Increased tick infestation in cattle decreases productivity and causes health problems; therefore, it deserves serious attention. Our findings can help in the formulation of an effective strategy for controlling and preventing cattle tick infestation in the country.

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Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) infestation on cattle in various regions in Indonesia

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Nugraheni

Patra³

et al. 2019

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“…Hosts from the orders Artiodactyla, Carnivora, Perissodactyla, and Rodentia were reported to be infested by this species in the country (Hoogstraal et al 1965, 1972). Haemaphysalis semermis is known to bite humans, although on rare occasions (Estradea-Peña and Jorgejan 1999, Guglielmone and Robbins 2018). Hoogstraal et al (1965, 1972) reported human tick bites in forest reserves and recreational areas in Malaysia.…”

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A new host record of Haemaphysalis semermis (Acari: Ixodidae) from the domestic cat (Felis catus) (Carnivora: Felidae) in Orang Asli village, Pahang National Park Malaysia

Kazim

Shezryna

Azdayanti

et al. 2023

Journal of Medical Entomology

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We report the presence of a male Haemaphysalis semermis collected from the domestic cat, Felis catus in an aboriginal village located in Pahang, Malaysia. This paper constitutes a new host record of this tick species, and also the first documentation of the infestation of companion animals other than domestic dogs (Canis lupus) by H. semermis in Malaysia. Additionally, we have included an updated host index of the tick species in Southeast Asia.

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“…However, none of them mentioned which hosts carried the ticks in those nests. Additionally, with the current dispute on the taxonomic status of the R. sanguineus species complex, it was difficult to assess the host range of this tick species, especially which hosts serve as disseminators (Guglielmone et al 2014; Guglielmone & Robbins 2018; Guglielmone et al 2021).…”

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A checklist of the tick of vultures, with the first record of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus linnaei (Acari: Ixodidae) from the Indian vulture, Gyps indicus (Falconiformes: Accipitridae)

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Low

Houssaini

et al. 2023

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We report the presence of multiple brown dog ticks (Rhicephalus linnaei) from the Indian vulture Gyps indicus. This paper constitutes the first report of this tick species from the vulture, and also the first documentation of ectoparasites from vultures in Malaysia. Additionally, we have conducted a literature review on ticks from vultures worldwide, resulting in 21 tick species consisted of six genera (Argas, Ornithodoros, Amblyomma, Hyalomma, Ixodes and Rhipicephalus) recorded from eight Old World vultures and two New World vultures. The lists of ticks infesting both vulture groups, along with pathogens detected from some of these ticks, are provided in this paper.

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Tick Species Found Feeding on Humans

Cited by 19 publications

References 663 publications

Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) infestation on cattle in various regions in Indonesia

Ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) infestation on cattle in various regions in Indonesia

A new host record of Haemaphysalis semermis (Acari: Ixodidae) from the domestic cat (Felis catus) (Carnivora: Felidae) in Orang Asli village, Pahang National Park Malaysia

A checklist of the tick of vultures, with the first record of the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus linnaei (Acari: Ixodidae) from the Indian vulture, Gyps indicus (Falconiformes: Accipitridae)

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