Background Globally, tick-borne disease is a pervasive and worsening problem that impacts
human and domestic animal health, livelihoods, and numerous economies. Species …

Rickettsia amblyommatis is a potentially pathogenic species of Rickettsia within the spotted
fever group vectored by ticks. While many studies have been published on this species …

Acarological surveys in areas outside the currently believed leading edge of the distribution
of lone star ticks (Amblyomma americanum), coupled with recent reports of their …

Aim Species distribution models are used across evolution, ecology, conservation and
epidemiology to make critical decisions and study biological phenomena, often in cases …

The tropical lineage within the Rhipicephalus sanguineus species complex is cause for
growing concern in the US based on its prominent role in creating and perpetuating multiple …

Ticks and tick-borne diseases (TTBD) are constraints to the development of livestock and
induce potential human health problems. The worldwide distribution of ticks is not …

In the twenty-first century, ticks and tick-borne diseases have expanded their ranges and
impact across the US. With this spread, it has become vital to monitor vector and disease …

Simple Summary Amblyomma americanum (the lone star tick) is a pathogen vector that bites
humans. It can cause severe disease in humans and animals, and may spread as the …

Rising human activity in Antarctica, combined with continued warming of the polar climate,
means the risk of non‐native terrestrial species colonising and establishing in its biodiversity …

Amblyomma mixtum is a Neotropical generalist tick of medical and veterinary importance
which is widely distributed from United States of America to Ecuador. The aim of this study …