Molecular Profiling of Ticks and Associated Pathogens: First Report of Rickettsia sibirica, Rickettsia slovaca, and Babesia microti in Ticks From Pakistan

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Research identifies tick-borne pathogens in various tick species, highlighting public health risks.

Ticks showed high prevalence with Rhipicephalus microplus identified as the most common species in samples.
Molecular analysis revealed various tick-borne pathogens, including Rickettsia and Babesia species, posing health risks.
The study characterized 15 different tick species and their associated pathogens in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab.
Findings indicate the potential zoonotic threats due to newly detected pathogens, emphasizing the need for surveillance.

Obaid et al. (2025) studied this question.

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