Temporal dynamics of the Hyalomma marginatum-borne pathogens in southern France.

ABSTRACT: Spatio-temporal scales have a clear influence on microbial community distribution and diversity and should thus be applied to study the dynamics of microorganisms. The invasive tick species Hyalomma marginatum has recently become established in southern France. It may carry pathogens of medical and veterinary interest including the Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus, Rickettsia aeschlimannii, Theileria equi and Anaplasma phagocytophilum. Pathogenic communities of H. marginatum have been identified and their spatial distribution characterized, but their temporal dynamics remain unknown. Hyalomma marginatum ticks were collected from hosts at monthly intervals from February to September 2022 in a site in southern France to study their presence and

SUBMITTER: Joly-Kukla C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11470478 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature