Melting pot of tick-borne zoonoses: the European hedgehog contributes to the maintenance of various tick-borne diseases in natural cycles urban and suburban areas

European hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) are urban dwellers and host both Ixodes ricinus and Ixodes hexagonus. These ticks transmit several zoonotic pathogens like Borrelia burgdorferi (sensu lato), Anaplasma pha...

Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 7, 2017 Category: Microbiology Authors: Setareh Jahfari, Sanne C. Ruyts, Ewa Frazer-Mendelewska, Ryanne Jaarsma, Kris Verheyen and Hein Sprong Source Type: research