Human pathogens associated with the blacklegged tick Ixodes scapularis: a systematic review.
| Title | Human pathogens associated with the blacklegged tick Ixodes scapularis: a systematic review. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2016 |
| Journal | Parasit Vectors |
| Volume | 9 |
| Start Page | 265 |
| Date Published | 05/2016 |
| Authors | Nelder MP, Russell CB, Sheehan NJ, Sander B, Moore S, Li Y, Johnson S, Patel SN, Sider D |
| Abstract | Our review is the first systematic assessment of the literature on the human pathogens associated with the blacklegged tick. As Lyme disease awareness continues to increase, it is an opportune time to document the full spectrum of human pathogens transmittable by blacklegged ticks. |
| URL | https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13071-016-1529-y |
