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Management Options for Ixodes ricinus -Associated Pathogens: A Review of Prevention Strategies

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  • Jiří Černý

    (Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Prague 165 00, Czech Republic)

  • Geoffrey Lynn

    (Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06420, USA)

  • Johana Hrnková

    (Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, Prague 165 00, Czech Republic)

  • Maryna Golovchenko

    (Institute of Parasitology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences, České Budějovice 370 05, Czech Republic)

  • Natalia Rudenko

    (Institute of Parasitology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences, České Budějovice 370 05, Czech Republic)

  • Libor Grubhoffer

    (Institute of Parasitology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Sciences, České Budějovice 370 05, Czech Republic)

Abstract

Ticks are important human and animal parasites and vectors of many infectious disease agents. Control of tick activity is an effective tool to reduce the risk of contracting tick-transmitted diseases. The castor bean tick ( Ixodes ricinus ) is the most common tick species in Europe. It is also a vector of the causative agents of Lyme borreliosis and tick-borne encephalitis, which are two of the most important arthropod-borne diseases in Europe. In recent years, increases in tick activity and incidence of tick-borne diseases have been observed in many European countries. These increases are linked to many ecological and anthropogenic factors such as landscape management, climate change, animal migration, and increased popularity of outdoor activities or changes in land usage. Tick activity is driven by many biotic and abiotic factors, some of which can be effectively managed to decrease risk of tick bites. In the USA, recommendations for landscape management, tick host control, and tick chemical control are well-defined for the applied purpose of reducing tick presence on private property. In Europe, where fewer studies have assessed tick management strategies, the similarity in ecological factors influencing vector presence suggests that approaches that work in USA may also be applicable. In this article we review key factors driving the tick exposure risk in Europe to select those most conducive to management for decreased tick-associated risk.

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  • Jiří Černý & Geoffrey Lynn & Johana Hrnková & Maryna Golovchenko & Natalia Rudenko & Libor Grubhoffer, 2020. "Management Options for Ixodes ricinus -Associated Pathogens: A Review of Prevention Strategies," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(6), pages 1-18, March.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:17:y:2020:i:6:p:1830-:d:331496
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    1. Daniel E. Sonenshine, 2018. "Range Expansion of Tick Disease Vectors in North America: Implications for Spread of Tick-Borne Disease," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 15(3), pages 1-9, March.
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    2. Jonas Durand & Laure Bournez & Julien Marchand & Claire Schmid & Irene Carravieri & Béatrice Palin & Cyril Galley & Vincent Godard & Annick Brun-Jacob & Jean-François Cosson & Pascale Frey-Klett, 2021. "Are Orienteers Protected Enough against Tick Bites? Estimating Human Exposure to Tick Bites through a Participative Science Survey during an Orienteering Competition," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(6), pages 1-19, March.
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