An Update of Evidence for Pathogen Transmission by Ticks of the Genus Hyalomma.

Current and likely future changes in the geographic distribution of ticks belonging to the genus Hyalomma are of concern, as these ticks are believed to be vectors of many pathogens responsible for human and animal diseases. However, we have observed that for many pathogens there are no vector competence experiments, and that the level of evidence provided by the scientific literature is often not sufficient to validate the transmission of a specific pathogen by a specific Hyalomma species. We therefore carried out a bibliographical study to collate the validation evidence for the transmission of parasitic, viral, or bacterial pathogens by Hyalomma spp. ticks. Our results show that there are very few validated cases of pathogen transmission by Hyalomma tick species.

Author(s): Bonnet Sarah I, Bertagnoli Stéphane, Falchi Alessandra, Figoni Julie, Fite Johanna, Hoch Thierry, Quillery Elsa, Moutailler Sara, Raffetin Alice, René-Martellet Magalie, Vourc'h Gwenaël, Vial Laurence

Publishing year: 2023

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