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December 6, 2025npj Biofilms and MicrobiomesOpen Access

Diverse virome and potential pathogens in five tick species from metropolis surroundings of Beijing and Tianjin, China

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WGWan‐Ying GaoXXXianfeng XiaTWTianhong Wang

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Assessment of viral diversity and novel pathogens in ticks highlights tick-borne disease surveillance importance.

Key Points

  • Potential human and animal pathogens were identified in ticks, raising concern for tick-borne disease risk.
  • Among the 179 viral species identified, a novel bandavirus and various pathogens were noted in metropolitan ticks.
  • Detailed profiling of five tick species revealed high viral diversity, suggesting an active reservoir for pathogens.
  • Emerging tick-borne viruses necessitate ongoing surveillance in rapidly urbanizing areas.

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Gao et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694020fd2d562116f28fb599https://doi.org/10.1038/s41522-025-00878-5
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