Ixodes ricinus and Dermacentor reticulatus (Acari: Ixodidae) are a small hard ticks able to transmits a large variety of pathogens to humans and animals. These ticks have been described as a potential vectors of Francisella tularensis, a highly contagious zoonosis for a wide number of mammals, reptiles and birds (1). Transtadial transmission of this bacterium from larva to adult has been demonstrated under laboratory conditions. However, transovarial transmission is still debated (2). The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible transovarial transmission of F. tularensis in these two ticks.
ARE DERMATOCENTOR RETICULATUS AND IXODES RICINUS THE REAL RESERVOIR OF FRANCISELLA TULARENSIS? / Genchi, Marco; Prati, P; Manfredini, A; Vicari, N; Bragoni, R; Sacchi, L; Epis, S; Fabbi, M.. - (2014). (Intervento presentato al convegno 3rd European EAVLD Congress tenutosi a Pisa (Italy) nel October 12-15, 2014).
ARE DERMATOCENTOR RETICULATUS AND IXODES RICINUS THE REAL RESERVOIR OF FRANCISELLA TULARENSIS?
GENCHI, Marco;
2014-01-01
Abstract
Ixodes ricinus and Dermacentor reticulatus (Acari: Ixodidae) are a small hard ticks able to transmits a large variety of pathogens to humans and animals. These ticks have been described as a potential vectors of Francisella tularensis, a highly contagious zoonosis for a wide number of mammals, reptiles and birds (1). Transtadial transmission of this bacterium from larva to adult has been demonstrated under laboratory conditions. However, transovarial transmission is still debated (2). The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible transovarial transmission of F. tularensis in these two ticks.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
