Human attachment site preferences of ticks parasitizing in New York.
Sci Rep
; 12(1): 20897, 2022 12 03.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-36463334
ABSTRACT
Ticks transmit several arthropod-borne pathogens in New York State. The primary human-biting ticks in this region are Ixodes scapularis, Amblyomma americanum, and Dermacentor variabilis. Body regions where tick bites human vary depending on the tick species and life stage, and clothing worn by the host. A community tick submission system was used to acquire information about bite-site location prior to pathogen testing to understand species and life stage-specific body-segment preferences. These data resulted in the identification of species-specific preferences for location, with D. variabilis preferentially biting the head and neck and A. americanum preferring the thighs, groin, and abdomen. Ixodes scapularis was found across the body, although it showed a significant life stage difference with adults preferring the head, midsection, and groin, while nymphs/larvae preferred the extremities. Infection with Borrelia burgdorferi resulted in a significant change in attachment site. This provides an assessment of which body region ticks of the most common species in New York are likely to be found.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Arthropods
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Ixodes
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Borrelia burgdorferi
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Abdominal Cavity
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Adult
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Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
Sci Rep
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States