Comprehensive Survey of Tick Infestations and Pathogen Detection in Taiwanese Wildlife: Uncovering Public Health Risks

Mammals, particularly sika deer, exhibited the highest tick infestation rates, underscoring their role as key hosts in Taiwan's ecosystems. Diverse Rickettsia pathogens were detected across different tick species, reflecting complex host–pathogen interactions. This study achieved the first mole...

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Published inZoonoses and public health
Main Authors Liao, Jhih‐Rong, Ho, Tsung‐Yu, Liao, Kuei‐Min, Tu, Wu‐Chun, Lin, Ying‐Hsi
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Germany 02.06.2025
Subjects
disease vectors
tick infestation
pathogen detection
zoonotic disease
wildlife
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Summary:Mammals, particularly sika deer, exhibited the highest tick infestation rates, underscoring their role as key hosts in Taiwan's ecosystems. Diverse Rickettsia pathogens were detected across different tick species, reflecting complex host–pathogen interactions. This study achieved the first molecular confirmation of Haemaphysalis longicornis in Taiwan, recorded on sambar deer. Twelve tick species were identified, revealing significant diversity and novel host associations, while the absence of Anaplasma and Ehrlichia suggests a distinct pathogen–host dynamic in Taiwan's wildlife.
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ISSN:1863-1959
1863-2378
1863-2378
DOI:10.1111/zph.13227