Widespread distribution of ticks and selected tick-borne pathogens in Kentucky (USA).
Ticks Tick Borne Dis
; 9(3): 738-741, 2018 03.
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ABSTRACT
The geographical distribution of Ixodes scapularis and Amblyomma maculatum ticks is poorly understood in Kentucky. We conducted a convenience survey of wildlife species (white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), elk (Cervus canadensis) and black bears (Ursus americanus)) for ticks from October 2015 to January 2017. We detected four tick species including Amblyomma americanum, Dermacentor albipictus, I. scapularis and A. maculatum. Although the former two tick species were previously known to be widely distributed in Kentucky, we also found that I. scapularis and A. maculatum were also widespread. Because of the limited data available for pathogens from I. scapularis and A. maculatum, we tested them for Borrelia and Rickettsia spp. by polymerase chain reaction assays. Prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu stricto and Rickettsia parkeri were 11% and 3%, respectively. These data indicate that public health measures are important to prevent tick-borne diseases in Kentucky.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infestaciones por Garrapatas
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Enfermedad de Lyme
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Enfermedades por Picaduras de Garrapatas
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Ixodes
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Dermacentor
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Distribución Animal
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Animals
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Ticks Tick Borne Dis
Año:
2018
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos