Molecular Typing of Tick-Borne Pathogens in Ixodids of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

ABSTRACT: Ticks are key vectors of zoonotic pathogens, and their expanding distribution in Europe heightens public health concerns. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, while tick distribution is well documented, molecular data on tick-borne pathogens remain limited. This study aimed to illustrate the presence and diversity of these pathogens, focusing on areas with high human activity. Ticks (n = 556) were collected in April 2022 from eight diverse locations, including urban parks, private properties, and rural sites. PCR-based screening was employed to detect Anaplasmataceae, Borrelia, Francisella, Piroplasmida, Rickettsia, and tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV), with subsequent sequencing to confirm results. Further characterization of Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato was achie

SUBMITTER: Hoxha I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12114401 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature