For more than three decades, it has been recognized that Ixodes ricinus ticks occur in urban
green space in Europe and that they harbour multiple pathogens linked to both human and …

ABSTRACT In Europe, Borrelia burgdorferi genospecies causing Lyme borreliosis are
mainly transmitted by the tick Ixodes ricinus. Since its discovery, B. burgdorferi has been the …

Background Ixodes ricinus ticks are commonly encountered in either natural or urban areas,
contributing to Lyme disease agents Borreliella [(Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato)] spp. and …

In 1996-1998, a total of 2285 Ixodes ricinus ticks (1063 nymphs, 637 males, 585 females)
were collected from vegetation from 25 different localities in the 8 Polish provinces …

Urban green spaces provide an opportunity for contact between members of the public and
ticks infected with pathogens. Understanding tick distribution within these areas and the …

Ixodes ricinus ticks, collected in 1996–1998 in different Polish woodlands, were examined to
assess the frequency of the occurrence of Lyme borreliosis-associated genospecies. A total …

The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence rate of 3 Borrelia burgdorferi
genospecies in Ixodes ricinus ticks collected from wooded areas of the Lublin region …

In 2008-2011 ticks were collected from southern Poland. Out of 6336 individuals collected
and identified as Ixodes ricinus, 768 (2 larvae, 84 nymphs, 417 females, 265 males) were …

Due to the extensive use of green urban areas as recreation places, city residents are
exposed to tick-borne pathogens. The objectives of our study were (i) to determine the …