The meaning of DEER TICK is an ixodid tick (Ixodes scapularis synonym I. dammini) of the eastern U.S. and Canada that transmits the bacterium causing Lyme disease —called also black-legged tick.
Research has shown that white-tailed deer are important to the reproductive success of the black-legged tick. In the absence of deer, this tick will opportunistically feed on other medium sized mammals and humans. As a management tool for Lyme Disease, there is still debate in the scientific ...
In North America, thelone star tick(Amblyommaamericanum)and white-taileddeerwere recognized as the main vector and host ofE. chaffeensisby detectingE. chaffeensisDNA in ticks and deer in the native habitat as well as by transmission experiments (Anderson et al., 1993; Ewing et al., 1995; Lo...
One of their most alarming traits is their ability to latch onto hosts—often animals—and hitch a ride to new locations, spreading diseases to other animals and humans. To protect yourself, your pets, and your yard, it’s essential to understand which animals are common tick […] Read ...
Kobuvirus is a small, spherical, and non-enveloped picornavirus with a single-stranded positive-sense RNA as its genome. The infection of KoV is common among humans, rodents, pigs, carnivores, and ruminants. Among the six species (Aichivirus A–F) of the genusKobuvirus, members of the spec...
Therefore, all efforts should be made to reduce the risk of new variant emergence and to protect both humans and wildlife (FAO, WHO, WOAH, 2021 [46]). We believe that preparation for a “Pathogen X” pandemic should employ a “One Health” approach with a strong emphasis on monitoring ...