Human pathogens associated with the blacklegged tick Ixodes scapularis: a systematic review.

Author:

Nelder, M, Russell, CB, Sheehan, NJ, Sander, B, Moore, S, Johnson, S, Patel, S, and Sider, D

Publication type:

Journal Article

Publication date:

2016-05

Journal/Series title:

Parasit Vectors

Volume:

URL:

https://parasitesandvectors.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13071-016-1529-y

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.