Five human pathogens detected by tick surveillance in New York City parks, 2014-2015.
J Med Entomol
; 61(3): 772-780, 2024 05 13.
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| ID: mdl-38412423
ABSTRACT
A total of 2,504 ticks of 5 species (Ixodes scapularis, Dermacentor variabilis, Amblyomma americanum, Haemaphysalis leporispalustris, and H. longicornis) were collected over 2 yr (2014-2015) in New York City parks. Specimens were collected via tick-dragging, identified to species, and tested for pathogens of human diseases. The causative agents of 5 human diseases (Lyme borreliosis, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, anaplasmosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever) were detected in a subset of samples. Results of this surveillance effort further illustrate that risk of tick-borne disease is considerable even in parks located adjacent to densely populated areas.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Parks, Recreational
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
America do norte
Language:
En
Journal:
J Med Entomol
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States