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High-throughput screening of pathogens in Ixodes ricinus removed from hosts in Lombardy, northern Italy
29 Nov 2023
Abstract excerpt
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 I. ricinus specimens collected from humans and wild animals (mainly ungulates), to have a broader understanding of...
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