Perception of Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases Worldwide

Pathogens. 2023 Oct 19;12(10):1258. doi: 10.3390/pathogens12101258.

Abstract

In this comprehensive review study, we addressed the challenge posed by ticks and tick-borne diseases (TBDs) with growing incidence affecting human and animal health worldwide. Data and perspectives were collected from different countries and regions worldwide, including America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The results updated the current situation with ticks and TBD and how it is perceived by society with information bias and gaps. The study reinforces the importance of multidisciplinary and international collaborations to advance in the surveillance, communication and proposed future directions to address these challenges.

Keywords: environment; epidemics; surveillance; tick; tick-borne diseases; vaccine.

Publication types

  • Review

Grants and funding

This research received no external funding.