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September 10, 2025Medical and Veterinary EntomologyOpen Access

Ticks and tick‐borne bacterial pathogens found on hard ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) on cattle in the Central River region of The Gambia

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AKAlpha KargboAOAamir M. OsmanEJEdrisa Jawo

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Analysis of tick species and prevalence of tick-borne pathogens, highlighting the need for surveillance in cattle.

Key Points

  • Twelve out of 77 ticks tested positive for at least one tick-borne pathogen, indicating significant disease risk.
  • A total of 92 ticks were collected, predominantly Hyalomma marginatum, with a notable 15.6% testing positive for pathogens.
  • Molecular screening utilized PCR targeting specific genes to identify pathogens, enhancing understanding of disease dynamics.
  • Findings underscore the necessity for ongoing research on tick-borne diseases to protect livestock and human health.

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Kargbo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1c64554b1d3bfb60f2920https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.70004
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