Ticks and tick-borne pathogens in animals and humans in the island nations of Southeast Asia: A review

Sharifah, Nadiah; Heo, Chong Chin; Ehlers, J.; Houssaini, Jamal; Tappe, Dennis

doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2020.105527

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“…Ticks are important pathogen vectors ( Sharifah et al, 2020 ). In this study, H. longicornis was collected from the Qinling area in Baoji, Shaanxi, China.…”

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“…Ticks are important disease vectors that serve as hosts for various microorganisms; they can transmit etiological agents, including bacteria, viruses, and parasitic protozoa ( Sanchez-Vicente et al, 2019 ; Velay et al, 2019 ), which cause a variety of animal diseases, including zoonoses transferred from animal to animal or human ( Sharifah et al, 2020 ). In several countries, tick-borne diseases have been reported to cause immeasurable economic losses and negatively impact livestock development ( Yang et al, 2018 ; Sahara et al, 2019 ; Zeb et al, 2020 ).…”

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Analysis of Microorganism Diversity in Haemaphysalis longicornis From Shaanxi, China, Based on Metagenomic Sequencing

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Ticks are dangerous ectoparasites of humans and animals, as they are important disease vectors and serve as hosts for various microorganisms (including a variety of pathogenic microorganisms). Diverse microbial populations coexist within the tick body. Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) has been suggested to be useful for rapidly and accurately obtaining microorganism abundance and diversity data. In this study, we performed mNGS to analyze the microbial diversity of Haemaphysalis longicornis from Baoji, Shaanxi, China, with the Illumina HiSeq platform. We identified 189 microbial genera (and 284 species) from ticks in the region; the identified taxa included Anaplasma spp., Rickettsia spp., Ehrlichia spp., and other important tick-borne pathogens at the genus level as well as symbiotic microorganisms such as Wolbachia spp., and Candidatus Entotheonella. The results of this study provide insights into possible tick-borne diseases and reveal new tick-borne pathogens in this region. Additionally, valuable information for the biological control of ticks is provided. In conclusion, this study provides reference data for guiding the development of prevention and control strategies targeting ticks and tick-borne diseases in the region, which can improve the effectiveness of tick and tick-borne disease control.

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“…Ticks are important pathogen vectors ( Sharifah et al, 2020 ). In this study, H. longicornis was collected from the Qinling area in Baoji, Shaanxi, China.…”

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Analysis of Microorganism Diversity in Haemaphysalis longicornis From Shaanxi, China, Based on Metagenomic Sequencing

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“…Besides, R. haemaphysaloides is the species found infesting numerous wildlife species as compared to other Rhipicephalus species. To date, there are no documented tick infestations of humans and animals in Brunei [29]. * Not being explicitly mentioned on the species in the original article.…”

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“…There are six Rhipicephalus species reportedly found in SEA; these include Rhipicephalus annulatus (Say, 1821), Rhipicephalus australis (Fuller, 1899), Rhipicephalus haemaphysaloides (Supino, 1897), Rhipicephalus pilans (Schulze, 1935), Rhipicephalus microplus (Canestrini, 1888) and Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latreille, 1806) or Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu lato (s.l.) [ 18 , 29 , 30 ].…”

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Rhipicephalus Tick: A Contextual Review for Southeast Asia

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Rhipicephalus species are distributed globally with a notifiable presence in Southeast Asia (SEA) within animal and human populations. The Rhipicephalus species are highly adaptive and have established successful coexistence within human dwellings and are known to be active all year round, predominantly in tropical and subtropical climates existing in SEA. In this review, the morphological characteristics, epidemiology, and epizootiology of Rhipicephalus tick species found in SEA are reviewed. There are six commonly reported Rhipicephalus ticks in the SEA region. Their interactions with their host species that range from cattle, sheep, and goats, through cats and dogs, to rodents and man are discussed in this article. Rhipicephalus-borne pathogens, including Anaplasma species, Ehrlichia species, Babesia species, and Theileria species, have been highlighted as are relevant to the region in review. Pathogens transmitted from Rhipicepahalus ticks to host animals are usually presented clinically with signs of anemia, jaundice, and other signs of hemolytic changes. Rhipicephalus ticks infestation also account for ectoparasitic nuisance in man and animals. These issues are discussed with specific interest to the SEA countries highlighting peculiarities of the region in the epidemiology of Rhipicephalus species and attendant pathogens therein. This paper also discusses the current general control strategies for ticks in SEA proffering measures required for increased documentation. The potential risks associated with rampant and improper acaricide use are highlighted. Furthermore, such practices lead to acaricide resistance among Rhipicephalus species are highlighted.

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“…For example, the tick-borne encephalitis virus had caused widespread infections in East Europe, West Europe, Middle Europe, and Russia [ 3 , 4 ]. Since ticks can inhabit a wide range of vegetated habitats in the countryside, suburbs or even urban areas [ 5 , 6 , 7 ], they are posing threats to public and veterinary health wherever their population is established.…”

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Mapping the Potential Distribution of Major Tick Species in China

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Ticks are known as the vectors of various zoonotic diseases such as Lyme borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis. Though their occurrences are increasingly reported in some parts of China, our understanding of the pattern and determinants of ticks’ potential distribution over the country remain limited. In this study, we took advantage of the recently compiled spatial dataset of distribution and diversity of ticks in China, analyzed the environmental determinants of ten frequently reported tick species and mapped the spatial distribution of these species over the country using the MaxEnt model. We found that presence of urban fabric, cropland, and forest in a place are key determents of tick occurrence, suggesting ticks were likely inhabited close to where people live. Besides, precipitation in the driest month was found to have a relatively high contribution in mapping tick distribution. The model projected that theses ticks could be widely distributed in the Northwest, Central North, Northeast, and South China. Our results added new evidence on the potential distribution of a variety of major tick species in China and pinpointed areas with a high potential risk of tick bites and tick-borne diseases for raising public health awareness and prevention responses.

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Ticks and tick-borne pathogens in animals and humans in the island nations of Southeast Asia: A review

Cited by 24 publications

References 72 publications

Analysis of Microorganism Diversity in Haemaphysalis longicornis From Shaanxi, China, Based on Metagenomic Sequencing

Analysis of Microorganism Diversity in Haemaphysalis longicornis From Shaanxi, China, Based on Metagenomic Sequencing

Rhipicephalus Tick: A Contextual Review for Southeast Asia

Mapping the Potential Distribution of Major Tick Species in China

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