Exotic ticks introduced into the United States on imported reptiles from 1962 to 2001 and their potential roles in international dissemination of diseases

Burridge, M. J.; Simmons, Leigh-Anne

doi:10.1016/s0304-4017(03)00060-8

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“…However, although there are available reports of ectoparasites parasitising red-legged partridges (Cutillas et al , 1982Calvete et al 2003), no study has yet compared the ectoparasites of wild and farmed partridges or any other species of farm-reared gamebird. When considering the risks for autochthonous populations, there are reports of the introduction of new species of arthropods through exotic animals (Burridge and Simmons 2003). When considering the potential troubles for released partridges, there is evidence in wild bird species of the effects of ectoparasites on physiological and immune conditions (e.g.…”

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Comparative survey of the ectoparasite fauna of wild and farm-reared red-legged partridges ( Alectoris rufa ), with an ecological study in wild populations

Millán

Gortázar

Martín-Mateo

et al. 2004

Parasitology Research

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We compared the ectoparasite fauna of 89 wild red-legged partridges (Alectoris rufa) from four hunting estates and 25 farm-reared partridges from three farms. We found 62% of the wild but only 20% of the farmed partridges harboured ectoparasites. On the wild partridges, one hippoboscid fly species (Ornithophila metallica, 2%), two tick species (Ixodes frontalis, 2%; Hyalomma sp., 17%) and eight louse species were found (Menacanthus lyali, 3%; M. numidae, 3%; Menopon pallens, 21%; Myrsidea picae, 1%; Goniocotes obscurus, 17%; G. simillimus, 1%; Goniodes dispar, 35%; Cuclotogaster obscurior, 28%). Only two louse species (G. obscurus, 8%; C. obscurior, 20%) were found on farmed partridges. Lice prevalence, abundance and species richness were higher in wild birds (44%, 17.0, 1.1) than in farmed partridges (20%, 1.3, 0.3). Lice prevalence and abundance were higher in dead-found (54%, 21.6) than in shot (23%, 2.3) or live-trapped wild partridges (no lice). Tick prevalence and abundance was higher in live-trapped (100%, 1.14) than in dead-found (13%, 0.5) or shot partridges (7%, 0.1). In dead-found partridges, the total louse prevalence and abundance, the number of louse species and the abundance of G. dispar, G. obscurus, C. obscurior and M. pallens were negatively correlated with partridge body condition; and this correlation for G. dispar abundance was more pronounced in juveniles than in adult partridges. Since juvenile individuals were also more parasitised by C. obscurior and Hyalomma sp., an acquired immunity against arthropods seems to be relevant. Released partridges are not a source of new ectoparasites, but these birds may come into contact with many arthropod species with which they had no previous contact.

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Comparative survey of the ectoparasite fauna of wild and farm-reared red-legged partridges ( Alectoris rufa ), with an ecological study in wild populations

Millán

Gortázar

Martín-Mateo

et al. 2004

Parasitology Research

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“…The presence of ectoparasites on turtles is not novel; however, studies have shown that heavy sanguivore infestations could produce anemia and significantly limit the aerobic capacity and behavior of the host (Ernst & Ernst 1977, Burridge 2005, thus reducing its viability in a population (Jacobson 1994). In addition, ticks and leeches are known vectors of hemogregarine infections in different kinds of reptiles, which could reduce hemoglobin concentrations (Burridge & Simmons 2003, Ryan & Lambert 2005, McCoy et al 2007, Readel et al 2008, and the lesions they create may serve as sites of pathogen entry and infection (Ernst & Ernst 1977). The first step in monitoring the potential threats of ectoparasite associations with a host species is to identify the ectoparasite species involved.…”

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“…In addition, ticks and leeches can serve as vectors of hemogregarine infections in reptiles (Burridge & Simmons 2003). Given that turtles have been deemed one of the most endangered groups of vertebrates (Rhodin et al 2011) and parasitism has been suggested as one of the many possible causes for their decline (Gibbons et al 2000), advancements have been made to identify ectoparasite species associated with turtles and document potential threats to the health of the animals.…”

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Turtle ectoparasites from the Pacific coastal region of Colombia

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Abstract:This study provides an update on the ectoparasites (ticks and leeches) associated with Rhinoclemmys annulata and provides new accounts on the ectoparasites associated with R. nasuta, R. melanosterna and Kinosternon leucostomum from the Pacific coast of Colombia. The presence of Amblyomma sabanerae on R. nasuta and R. melanosterna provided two new host records for the tick species. Also, the documentation of A. sabanerae from the Department of Valle del Cauca represents a new department record for the species in Colombia. Placobdella ringueleti was identified from R. nasuta and K. leucostomum, which represents a new host record for the leech species, as well as a significant extension of the known range. Resumen: Este estudio proporciona nueva información sobre ectoparásitos (garrapatas y sanguijuelas) encontrados en Rhinoclemmys annulata, y aporta nuevos registros sobre ectoparásitos asociados a R. nasuta, R. melanosterna y Kinosternon leucostomum en la costa pacífica de Colombia. La presencia de Amblyomma sabanerae en R. nasuta y R. melanosterna provee dos nuevos hospederos para esta especie de garrapata. Igualmente el reporte de A. sabanerae amplía el registro de esta especie en Colombia, al departamento del Valle del Cauca. R. nasuta y K. leucostomum, se constituyen en nuevos registros de hospederos para Placobdella ringueleti, e incrementa de manera significativa el rango de distribución geográfico conocido para esta especie de sanguijuela.

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“…The introduction of exotic ticks into any country is of concern because of the risks associated with new vectors of tick-borne diseases becoming established, the potential for introducing new pathogenic agents and a negative ecological impact (Burridge and Simmons 2003). Exotic tick species from 11 genera were identified as being imported into the USA during the last 50 years (Keirans and Durden 2001), and 29 tick species from three genera were found in the USA on introduced reptiles during the same period (Burridge and Simmons 2003).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Exotic tick species from 11 genera were identified as being imported into the USA during the last 50 years (Keirans and Durden 2001), and 29 tick species from three genera were found in the USA on introduced reptiles during the same period (Burridge and Simmons 2003).…”

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Reptile trade and the risk of exotic tick introductions into southern South American countries

et al. 2005

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Ticks exotic for the Neotropical region were found on Python regius imported into Argentina and Chile. All ticks (7 males and 3 females) were classified as Amblyomma latum Koch, 1844 ( = Aponomma latum). Additionally, four lots comprising 18 males of the Argentinean tortoise tick, Amblyomma argentinae Neumann, 1904, were found on a terrestrial tortoise, Chelonoidis chilensis, and on three terrestrial tortoises (probably C. chilensis) imported to Uruguay presumably from Argentina). These findings alert us to the risk of expanding the distribution of reptile parasites and their diseases into regions previously free of these parasites.

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Exotic ticks introduced into the United States on imported reptiles from 1962 to 2001 and their potential roles in international dissemination of diseases

Cited by 67 publications

References 92 publications

Comparative survey of the ectoparasite fauna of wild and farm-reared red-legged partridges ( Alectoris rufa ), with an ecological study in wild populations

Comparative survey of the ectoparasite fauna of wild and farm-reared red-legged partridges ( Alectoris rufa ), with an ecological study in wild populations

Turtle ectoparasites from the Pacific coastal region of Colombia

Reptile trade and the risk of exotic tick introductions into southern South American countries

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