Bartonella spp. bacteria can be found around the globe and are the causative agents of
multiple human diseases. The most well-known infection is called cat-scratch disease, which …

Background Rodents are considered to contribute strongly to the risk of tick-borne diseases
by feeding Ixodes ricinus larvae and by acting as amplifying hosts for pathogens. Here, we …

The effects of systemic pathogens on gut microbiota of wild animals are poorly understood.
Furthermore, coinfections are the norm in nature, yet most studies of pathogen–microbiota …

Migratory birds play an important role in the eco-epidemiology of tick-borne diseases due to
their ability to carry ticks for long distances. The aim of the present study was to investigate …

In Finland, the distribution area of the taiga tick, Ixodes persulcatus (Schulze, 1930), is
nested within a broader area of distribution of a congeneric species, the sheep tick, Ixodes …

Background Many pathogens and parasites can infect multiple host species, and the
competence of different hosts as pathogen reservoirs is key to understanding their …

As tick-borne disease incidence increases and pathogens expand into new areas, the need
for effective tick management strategies is paramount. In this 5-yr study (2014–2018) …

Human babesiosis in Europe has been attributed to infection with Babesia divergens and, to
a lesser extent, with Babesia venatorum and Babesia microti, which are all transmitted to …

Ticks are important vectors of zoonotic pathogens. Ticks are parasites that are dependent on
their hosts for blood meal to develop and reproduce. The abundance of ticks is dependent …

Simple Summary Western chimpanzees are currently listed as a Critically Endangered
subspecies. Human encroachment has taken a toll on this great ape due to fragmented …