Examples of generic morphological features that are not exclusive to species of this group include: males with “interstitial punctations variable in size and density”, “spiracular plates variable (but most useful diagnostic character)”, and “adanal plates usually twice as long as wide (but ...
The mutations allowed Yersinia pestis to transmit to ectoparasites (including fleas) while maintaining enteric transmissibility [8]. The first historic pandemic of plague began in 541 AD, with sporadic epidemics until now [8,9]. The reasons for the persistence of Yersinia pestis in the environment...
A revised check list of the endoparasites and ectoparasites of domestic animals in the U.S.A., its Possessions and Canada is presented. Information on the following hosts is given: cattle, sheep, goats, horses, mules, asses, pigs, dogs, cats, chickens, turkeys, pigeons, pheasants, ducks ...
Bats harbor diverse groups of ectoparasites, such as insects and mites like ticks (Ixodida). Some species of ticks with records for bats and humans have already been reported with the occurrence of pathogens. This research article aims to document new geographical and host records of ticks infest...