Vector competence of Ixodes ricinus instars for the transmission of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato in different small mammalian hosts
Background Many pathogens and parasites can infect multiple host species, and the
competence of different hosts as pathogen reservoirs is key to understanding their …
competence of different hosts as pathogen reservoirs is key to understanding their …
Effects of rodent abundance on ticks and Borrelia: results from an experimental and observational study in an island system
Background Lyme borreliosis is the most common tick-borne disease in Europe and is often
caused by Borrelia afzelii, which is transmitted by Ixodes ricinus ticks. The prevalence and …
caused by Borrelia afzelii, which is transmitted by Ixodes ricinus ticks. The prevalence and …
[HTML][HTML] Modeling the effects of phenological mismatch in tick questing and host demographic turnover on Lyme disease hazard
A Goren, A Mysterud, Y Vindenes - Ecological Modelling, 2024 - Elsevier
Climate change is altering the seasonal abundance and activity patterns of ecologically
interacting species. It is not yet known how changes in phenological alignment between …
interacting species. It is not yet known how changes in phenological alignment between …
[HTML][HTML] Effects of individual characteristics, seasonality, and interaction on ectoparasite load of Daurian ground squirrels in Inner Mongolia, China
X Wang, M Shang, Z Wang, H Ji, Z Wang, G Mo… - International Journal for …, 2024 - Elsevier
Understanding the drivers of parasite distribution is vital for ecosystem health, disease
management, and vector monitoring. While studies note the impact of host sex, size …
management, and vector monitoring. While studies note the impact of host sex, size …
Parasite infestation patterns differ between ticks and chigger mites on two rodent host species in Taiwan
CC Kuo, JL Huang, HC Wang - Experimental and Applied Acarology, 2024 - Springer
Parasites are typically concentrated on a few host individuals, and identifying the
mechanisms underlying aggregated distribution can facilitate a more targeted control of …
mechanisms underlying aggregated distribution can facilitate a more targeted control of …
Unraveling the seasonal dynamics of ixodid ticks: A flexible matrix population model with delayed life history effects
Y Vindenes, A Mysterud - bioRxiv, 2024 - biorxiv.org
Many vector-borne diseases are sensitive to changes in land use and climate, making it
crucial to understand the factors that govern the vector populations. Ixodid ticks, which serve …
crucial to understand the factors that govern the vector populations. Ixodid ticks, which serve …