Insights into the virome of Hyalomma marginatum in the Danube Delta: a major vector of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus in Eastern Europe.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ticks are significant vectors of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, and protozoa. With approximately 900 tick species worldwide, many are expanding their geographical range due to changing socioeconomic and climate factors. The Danube Delta, one of Europe's largest wetlands, is an ecosystem that, despite its ecological importance, remains understudied concerning the risk of introducing new tick-borne viruses. This region serves as a critical habitat for migratory birds, which can carry ticks over long distances, potentially introducing exotic tick species and their pathogens into the local ecosystem. Hyalomma marginatum ticks, the primary vector of Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), are of particular concern due to their expanding presence in Europe and

SUBMITTER: Bratuleanu BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11585161 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature