Successful Feeding of Amblyomma coelebs (Acari: Ixodidae) Nymphs on Humans in Brazil: Skin Reactions to Parasitism

Journal of Medical Entomology
Marcos V GarciaRenato Andreotti

Abstract

Identifying the tick species that successfully feed on humans would increase knowledge of the epidemiology of several tick-borne diseases. These species salivate into the host, increasing the risk of pathogen transmission. However, there is a lack of data in the literature regarding the ticks that prefer to feed on humans. Herein, we describe the successful feeding of Amblyomma coelebs Neumann nymphs on two of the authors after accidental tick bites occurred during field surveys in two preserved areas of Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. One of the host-parasite interactions was closely monitored, and the tick development, gross host skin alterations, and related sensations are presented.

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Oct 4, 2015·Applied and Environmental Microbiology·Emily B CohenSarah A Hamer
Feb 23, 2020·Acta Parasitologica·Sandra EnríquezW Benítez-Ortíz
Apr 12, 2018·Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinária = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Órgão Oficial do Colégio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinária·André de Abreu Rangel AguirreRenato Andreotti
Sep 19, 2018·Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases·Florian BinetruyOlivier Duron
Apr 1, 2021·Parasitology Research·Marcos Antônio Bezerra-SantosDomenico Otranto
Nov 14, 2020·Parasite Immunology·Sukanya NarasimhanErol Fikrig

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