Ticks on domestic animals in Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil.
Abstract: The objective of this article was to discuss some aspects of ticks associated with domestic animals in the State of Pernambuco, northeastern Brazil, based on a literature review and present new data obtained from recent tick collections carried out in this northeastern Brazilian state. From August 2007 to June 2008, 1,405 ticks were collected and five species were identified: Amblyomma cajennense (Fabricius, 1787), Amblyomma ovale Koch, 1844, Dermacentor nitens Neumann, 1897, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus (Canestrini, 1887), and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille, 1806). Dogs from urban areas were found exclusively infested by R. sanguineus, whereas dogs from rural areas were found infested by A. cajennense, A. ovale, R. (B.) microplus, and R. sanguineus. The only tick species found on cattle and goats was R. (B.) microplus. Horses were found infested by D. nitens and at a lesser extent by A. cajennense and R. (B.) microplus. The only tick species found on donkeys was D. nitens. Tis study confirms the presence of A. cajennense in Pernambuco and describes for the first time the presence of A. ovale in this state. The medical and veterinary relevance and control of ticks associated with domestic animals in Pernambuco are also briefly discussed.
Publication Date: 2009-09-24 PubMed ID: 19772771DOI: 10.4322/rbpv.01803004Google Scholar: Lookup
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The research paper discusses the variety of tick species found on domestic animals in Pernambuco, Brazil, with new data representing five identified species. The study highlights the presence of certain tick species restricted to distinct types of domestic hosts, and introduces the first report of Amblyomma ovale in Pernambuco.
Objective of the Research
- The goal of this research was to explore the tick species that infest domestic animals in Northeastern Brazil, particularly the State of Pernambuco. This was achieved by conducting a literature review and processing recent tick collections within the indicating region.
Methodology and Findings
- The study was conducted from August 2007 to June 2008, where 1,405 ticks were collected.
- These ticks were identified as belonging to five species: Amblyomma cajennense, Amblyomma ovale, Dermacentor nitens, Rhipicephalus microplus, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus.
- In urban areas, dogs were found to be infested solely by the R. sanguineus ticks.
- In contrast, rural dogs were infested by A. cajennense, A. ovale, R. microplus, and R. sanguineus.
- Goats and cattle were infested solely by R. microplus, while horses were found to be infested by D. nitens mainly, and to a lesser extent by A. cajennense and R. microplus.
- The only tick species found on donkeys was D. nitens.
- The research confirms the presence of A. cajennense in Pernambuco, and for the first time reveals the presence of A. ovale in this state.
Implications of the Research
- The study underlines the veterinary and medical significance of the identified tick species, as they are potential vectors for various diseases.
- The control of these tick species is hence crucial to protect animal health and mitigate the risk of disease spread. Such information can be handy in the formulation of effective tick control and disease prevention programs.
Cite This Article
APA
Dantas-Torres F.
(2009).
Ticks on domestic animals in Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil.
Rev Bras Parasitol Vet, 18(3), 22-28.
https://doi.org/10.4322/rbpv.01803004 Publication
Researcher Affiliations
- Dipartimento di Sanità Pubblica e Zootecnia, Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria, Università degli Studi di Bari, Strada Provinciale per Casamassima, km 3, 70010 Valenzano, Bari, Italia. flipe@globo.com
MeSH Terms
- Animals
- Animals, Domestic / parasitology
- Brazil
- Ticks / physiology
Citations
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