Title: Epidemiological studies of common Tick-borne diseases in China
Abstract: Ticks, as an important vector for insect-borne infectious diseases, bring great threat to the health of humans, wild animals and livestock. China has a vast territory, diverse terrain, and a complex climate, Results ing in a wide range of species and widespread distribution. At present, with the development of economy and the improvement of molecular detection technology, people have become more and more aware of tick-borne pathogens and the diseases they cause. In recent years, with the continuous reporting of emerging tick-borne diseases, attention has been paid to tick-borne diseases. In this review, several etiologic, epidemic characteristics and transmitting vectors of several tick-borne diseases that are prevalent in recent years in China are reviewed.
Key words:
Ticks; Tick-borne diseases; Tick-borne pathogens; Epidemiology
Publication Year: 2020
Publication Date: 2020-02-29
Language: en
Type: article
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