First report of Amblyomma sculptum (Amblyomma cajennense complex) in a Brazilian state classified as a silent area for human rickettsiosis

First report of Amblyomma sculptum (Amblyomma cajennense complex) in a Brazilian state classified as a silent area for human rickettsiosis

Background and Aim: Studies on ticks of public health concern in equine husbandry are scarce in the Northeastern region of Brazil. This study aimed to investigate the presence of ticks on horses in the State of Alagoas, which is classified as a silent area for human rickettsiosis. Materials and M...

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Main Authors: Bruna Costa da Gama, Thiago Fernandes Martins, Marcelo Bahia Labruna, Rafael Felipe da Costa Vieira, Jonatas Campos de Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Veterinary World 2023-11-01
Series:Veterinary World
Subjects:
amblyomma sculptum
public health
silent area
Online Access:https://www.veterinaryworld.org/Vol.16/November-2023/3.pdf

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