In recent years, the use of ecological niche models (ENMs) and species distribution models
(SDMs) to explore the patterns and processes behind observed distribution of species has …

Background Emerging and re-emerging spotted fever group (SFG) rickettsioses are
increasingly recognised worldwide as threats to public health, yet their global distribution …

Understanding ecological niches of major tick species and prevalent tick-borne pathogens is
crucial for efficient surveillance and control of tick-borne diseases. Here we provide an up-to …

Background Haemaphysalis longicornis, a vector of various pathogens with medical and
veterinary importance, is native to eastern Asia, and recently reached the USA as an …

Evidence climate change is impacting ticks and tick-borne infections is generally lacking.
This is primarily because, in most parts of the world, there are no long-term and replicated …

Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS), caused by Dabie bandavirus
(SFTSV), is an emerging infectious disease first identified in China. Since its discovery …

The African citrus triozid (ACT) Trioza erytreae (Del Guercio)(Hemiptera: Triozidae), is a
principal vector of “Candidatus Liberibacter species”, the pathogens implicated in citrus …

Background The growing epidemics of severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome
(SFTS), an emerging tick-borne disease in East Asia, and its high case fatality rate have …

We demonstrated experimental acquisition and transmission of Heartland bandavirus by
Haemaphysalis longicornis ticks. Virus was detected in tick salivary gland and midgut …

Ticks are obligate hematophagous arthropods. Blood feeding ensures that ticks obtain
nutrients essential for their survival, development, and reproduction while providing routes …