First record of Hyalomma rufipes in the Czech Republic, with a review of relevant cases in other parts of Europe.
Abstract: We found a male Hyalomma rufipes Koch, 1844 tick feeding on a horse grazing near Valtice, south Moravia, Czech Republic on October 24, 2019. The horse was born in Czechland and did not leave the country at least during the last five years. Relevant findings of Hyalomma ticks in other parts of central Europe are reviewed, including also records of pre-imaginal Hyalomma marginatum complex ticks on migrating birds all over Europe.
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Publication Date: 2020-04-03 PubMed ID: 32360146DOI: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2020.101421Google Scholar: Lookup
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The article presents the first recording and detailed study of a Hyalomma rufipes tick found feeding on a horse in the Czech Republic, and reviews similar occurrences throughout Europe.
Overview of the Research
- The research was conducted in response to the discovery of a male Hyalomma rufipes tick feeding on a horse in the Czech Republic.
- This finding was significant because it marked the first recorded instance of this species in the country.
- The article emphasizes the horse’s background – specifically that it was born in Czechland and had not left the country for at least five years – in order to underscore the domestic nature of this tick discovery.
Hyalomma Ticks in Europe
- Alongside analyzing the tick found in the Czech Republic, the researchers review other instances of Hyalomma ticks throughout central Europe.
- These ticks are typically found in Asia, Africa, and southern Europe, so such findings in central Europe are considered unusual and warrant study.
Impact of Migrating Birds on Tick Distribution
- The researchers also discuss the role of migrating birds in the distribution of Hyalomma ticks.
- Birds are viewed as potential carriers of pre-imaginal Hyalomma marginatum complex ticks, which can subsequently grow and breed in new locations.
- The study speculates on the possible routes of Hyalomma rufipes ticks into central Europe, suggesting that migrating birds may be a key factor.
Research Significance
- The study of the Hyalomma rufipes tick in the Czech Republic contributes to the broader understanding of tick distribution.
- This knowledge is relevant for disease control, as ticks are known to be vectors of potentially serious diseases affecting both humans and other animals.
- The research emphasizes the importance of continuous surveillance and understanding of tick distribution, especially in the context of climate change and altered migratory patterns that could further affect their spread.
Cite This Article
APA
(2020).
First record of Hyalomma rufipes in the Czech Republic, with a review of relevant cases in other parts of Europe.
Ticks Tick Borne Dis, 11(4), 101421.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2020.101421 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
MeSH Terms
- Animal Distribution
- Animal Migration
- Animals
- Birds / parasitology
- Czech Republic
- Europe
- Horses / parasitology
- Host-Parasite Interactions
- Ixodidae / physiology
- Male
Conflict of Interest Statement
Declaration of Competing Interest None.
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