Zoonotic pathogens associated with <it>Hyalomma aegyptium</it> in endangered tortoises: evidence for host-switching behaviour in ticks?
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p><it>Hyalomma aegyptium</it> is a hard-tick with a typical three-host life cycle. The main hosts are Palearctic tortoises of genus <it>Testudo</it>. However, other hosts can be used by immature ticks for feedin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-12-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://www.parasitesandvectors.com/content/5/1/301 |