Temporal dynamics of the tick Ixodes ricinus in northern Europe: epidemiological implications
Abstract Background Tick-borne pathogens pose an increasing threat to human and veterinary health across the northern hemisphere. While the seasonal activity of ticks is largely determined by climatic conditions, host-population dynamics are also likely to affect tick abundance. Consequently, abunda...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-03-01
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| Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2112-x |