Virome specific to tick genus with distinct ecogeographical distribution.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The emergence of tick-borne pathogens poses a serious threat to both human and animal health. There remains controversy about virome diversity in relation to tick genus and ecogeographical factors.

Results

We conducted the meta‑transcriptomic sequencing of 155 pools of ticks encompassing 7 species of 3 genera collected from diverse geographical fauna of Ningxia Province, China. Two species of Dermacentor genus were distributed in the predominantly grassland areas of the central and eastern regions, with the lowest viral diversity. Two species of Hyalomma ticks were found in the predominantly desert areas of the northern regions, with intermediate viral diversity. Three species of Haemaphysalis ticks were concentrated in the predominantly forested areas of the sout

SUBMITTER: Tian D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11869668 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature