High-throughput screening of pathogens in Ixodes ricinus removed from hosts in Lombardy, northern Italy

Ticks are important vectors of many pathogens in Europe, where the most impactful species is Ixodes ricinus. Recently, the geographical distribution of this tick species has been expanding, resulting in an increased risk of human exposure to tick bites. With the present study, we aimed to screen 350...

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Main Authors: Sophie Melis, Gherard Batisti Biffignandi, Emanuela Olivieri, Clémence Galon, Nadia Vicari, Paola Prati, Sara Moutailler, Davide Sassera, Michele Castelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-01-01
Series:Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877959X23001668