A new locality of the Haemaphysalis concinna tick (Koch, 1844) in Poland and its role as a potential vector of infectious diseases

Ann Parasitol. 2019;65(3):281-286. doi: 10.17420/ap6503.211.

Abstract

The Haemaphysalis concinna tick is a rare species in Poland. To date, it was found only once a few decades ago. During tick collection for epidemiological studies, a stable population of this arachnid was found in a military training area near Nowa Dęba. This report is particularly important, given the role of Haemaphysalis concinna in the spread of dangerous vector-borne diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Animal Distribution
  • Animals
  • Arthropod Vectors* / physiology
  • Communicable Diseases* / transmission
  • Ixodidae*
  • Poland