Molecular evidence for the transovarial passage of Babesia gibsoni in Haemaphysalis hystricis (Acari: Ixodidae) ticks from Taiwan: a novel vector for canine babesiosis
Journal
Parasites & vectors
Journal Volume
11
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2018
Author(s)
Jongejan, Frans
Yang, Hsiang-Ju
Berger, Laura
Bevers, Judith
Liu, Pin-Chen
Fang, Jou-Chien
YAWEN CHENG
Kraakman, Charlotte
Plaxton, Nadine
Abstract
Babesia gibsoni is the predominant tick-borne protozoan blood parasite affecting dogs throughout the Oriental region. Babesia gibsoni is transmitted by Haemaphysalis longicornis, whereas a similar role has been suggested for Rhipicephalus sanguineus. Haemaphysalis longicornis does not occur in Taiwan, but R. sanguineus is widely distributed on dogs. However, clinical cases of babesiosis are mainly restricted to the northern part of the island. The discrepancy between tick distribution and clinical cases stimulated us to investigate the tick species distribution on dogs in northern Taiwan, with the aim to identify the local vector for canine babesiosis.
Subjects
B. vogeli; Babesia gibsoni; Haemaphysalis hystricis; Rhipicephalus sanguineus; Taiwan; Transovarial transmission
SDGs
Publisher
BMC
Type
journal article