Serological signature of tick-borne pathogens in Scandinavian brown bears over two decades

Conclusions:
Our study is consistent with the view that ticks and tick-borne pathogens are expanding their abundance and prevalence in Scandinavia. Long-term serological monitoring of large mammals can provide insight into how anthropogenic disturbances are changing the distribution of ticks and tick-borne diseases.

Source: Parasites and Vectors - July 28, 2015 Category: Microbiology Authors: Lye PaillardKrista JonesAlina EvansJérémy BerretMaxime JacquetReto LienhardMahmoud BouzelboudjenJon ArnemoJon SwensonMaarten Voordouw Source Type: research