Winter activity of Ixodes ricinus in Sweden

Abstract Background In Europe, Ixodes ricinus (Acari: Ixodidae) is the most widespread and abundant tick species, acting as a vector for several microorganisms of medical and veterinary importance. In Northern and Central Europe, the tick has a bimodal activity pattern consisting of a peak in spring...

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Main Authors: Petter Kjellander, Ulrika A. Bergvall, Jan Chirico, Karin Ullman, Madeleine Christensson, Per-Eric Lindgren
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05843-9