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A mutation associated with resistance to synthetic pyrethroids is widespread in US populations of the tropical lineage of Rhipicephalus sanguineus s.l.
Ticks and tick-borne diseases - 1 Jul 2024
Stone Nathan E, Ballard Rebecca, Bourgeois Reanna M, Pemberton Grant L, McDonough Ryelan F, Ruby Megan C, Backus Laura H, López-Pérez Andrés M, Lemmer Darrin, Koch Zane, Brophy Maureen, Paddock Christopher D, Kersh Gilbert J, Nicholson William L, Sahl Jason W, Busch Joseph D, Salzer Johanna S, Foley Janet E, Wagner David M
Abstract excerpt
The brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (s.l.), is an important vector for Rickettsia rickettsii, causative agent of Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Current public health prevention and control efforts to protect people involve preventing tick infestations on domestic animals and in and around houses. Primary prevention tools rely on acaricides, often synthetic pyrethroids (SPs); resistance to this...
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