Imported Hyalomma ticks in the Netherlands 2018–2020 ...

Abstract Background Ticks of the genus Hyalomma, which are vectors for several tick-borne diseases, are occasionally found in areas outside their endemic range including northern parts of Europe. The objective of this study was to analyse adult Hyalomma ticks that were recently found in the Netherlands. Methods Hyalomma ticks were morphologically identified. Cluster analysis, based upon sequence data (cox1 barcoding) for molecular identification, and pathogen detection were performed. Additionally, a cross-sectional survey of horses was conducted to actively search for Hyalomma ticks in summer... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Uiterwijk, Mathilde
Ibáñez-Justicia, Adolfo
van de Vossenberg, Bart
Jacobs, Frans
Overgaauw, Paul
Nijsse, Rolf
Dabekaussen, Charlotte
Stroo, Arjan
Sprong, Hein
Dokumenttyp: Datenquelle
Erscheinungsdatum: 2021
Verlag/Hrsg.: figshare
Schlagwörter: Microbiology / FOS: Biological sciences / Molecular Biology / 59999 Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified / FOS: Earth and related environmental sciences / Ecology / Sociology / FOS: Sociology / 69999 Biological Sciences not elsewhere classified / 110309 Infectious Diseases / FOS: Health sciences
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Link(s) : https://dx.doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.c.5416768.v1

Abstract Background Ticks of the genus Hyalomma, which are vectors for several tick-borne diseases, are occasionally found in areas outside their endemic range including northern parts of Europe. The objective of this study was to analyse adult Hyalomma ticks that were recently found in the Netherlands. Methods Hyalomma ticks were morphologically identified. Cluster analysis, based upon sequence data (cox1 barcoding) for molecular identification, and pathogen detection were performed. Additionally, a cross-sectional survey of horses was conducted to actively search for Hyalomma ticks in summer 2019. Analysis of temperature was done to assess the possibility of (i) introduced engorged nymphs moulting to adults and (ii) establishment of populations in the Netherlands. Results Seventeen adult Hyalomma ticks (one in 2018, eleven in 2019, five in 2020) were found by citizens and reported. Fifteen ticks were detected on horses and two on humans. Twelve were identified as H. marginatum, one as H. rufipes and four, ...