The role of deer keds (Diptera: Hippoboscidae: Lipoptena and Neolipoptena) in occupational and public health.

ABSTRACT: Deer keds (Diptera: Hippoboscidae: Lipoptena and Neolipoptena) are bloodsucking arthropods that primarily feed on deer (family Cervidae) but can occasionally bite humans. The knowledge of their potential harm to wildlife, livestock, and pets is fragmentary. These ectoparasites have been historically understudied, as they were only considered nuisances to various occupational groups and the public. However, there is also mounting evidence that they may be pathogen vectors as several infectious disease agents, including Acinetobacter, Anaplasma, Bartonella, Borrelia, Coxiella, Francisella, Mycoplasma, Rickettsia, Chlamydia-like organisms, Trypanosoma, Babesia, and viruses such as Sigmavirus lipoptenae and Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Virus, have been detected in deer keds. In this context, deer

SUBMITTER: Braun M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12690882 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature