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October 17, 2025Journal of Medical Entomology

Gray areas: an investigation of ectoparasite abundance and distribution and tick-borne pathogens in peridomestic eastern gray squirrels Rodentia: Sciuridae (Sciurus carolinensis)

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CRChloe E. RobertsJBJustin D. BrownESEdward J. A. Schuler

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Investigation reveals ectoparasite prevalence and tick-borne pathogens in eastern gray squirrels, indicating ecological significance.

Key Points

  • The study finds a notable presence of ectoparasites in eastern gray squirrels, highlighting public health concerns.
  • Over the course of two years, 62% of trapped squirrels tested positive for Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies.
  • The research involves extensive trapping and examination of squirrels across multiple suburban sites in Centre County.
  • These findings underscore the importance of increased monitoring of ectoparasite and disease dynamics to prevent zoonotic risks.

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Roberts et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f199ccde32064e504dd3fbhttps://doi.org/10.1093/jme/tjaf125
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