The family Ixodidae, whose members are commonly known as hard ticks, currently
comprises 137 Neotropical species, most of which are endemic to this region. Here we …

Wild boars or feral pigs are classified by the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and
Renewable Resources (IBAMA) in “Category I of invasive exotic species”. They cause …

Gram-negative spirochetes of the genus Borrelia are transmitted to vertebrate hosts through
the tick bite during blood intake. Pathogenic Borrelia species may cause relapsing fever or …

Brazil is a continental country, with six biomes, a long marine coast, and a plethora of
hydrographic basins holding a huge diversity of animal and plant species. Among these …

Introduced wildlife may be important alternative hosts for generalist ticks that cause health
issues for humans and companion animals in urban areas, but to date are rarely considered …