Current Opinion in Insect Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
62, С. 101162 - 101162
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2024
Ticks
are
obligatory
hematophagous
arachnids,
serving
as
vectors
for
a
wide
array
of
pathogens
that
can
be
transmitted
to
humans
or
animals.
The
ability
tick-borne
maintain
within
natural
reservoirs
is
intricately
influenced
by
the
attractiveness
ticks
their
animal
hosts,
including
humans.
However,
complex
dynamics
tick
behavior
and
host-seeking
strategies
remain
understudied.
This
review
aims
summarize
impact
volatiles
odors
on
vector
competence.
Our
literature
has
identified
selection
compounds,
such
1-octen-3-ol,
hexanal,
heptanal,
nonanal,
6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one,
acetone,
octanal,
having
potential
both
mosquitos'
behaviors.
In
addition,
carbon
dioxide
(CO2)
universal
attractant
arthropods.
Moreover,
we
have
gathered
some
clues
indicating
emitted
infected
hosts
might
play
role
in
transmission
pathogens.
Nonetheless,
our
understanding
this
phenomenon
remains
largely
inadequate,
particularly
with
regarding
whether
microbiome
skin
microbiota
feeding
mammals,
humans,
actively
modulate
behavior.
Further
investigations
emerging
field
hold
immense
promise
development
innovative
aimed
at
controlling
curtailing
spread
diseases.
Microorganisms,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(4), С. 795 - 795
Опубликована: Март 31, 2025
The
advancement
of
multi-omics
technologies
is
crucial
to
deepen
knowledge
on
tick
biology.
These
approaches,
used
study
diverse
phenomena,
are
applied
experiments
that
aim
understand
changes
in
gene
transcription,
protein
function,
cellular
processes,
and
prediction
systems
at
global
biological
levels.
This
review
addressed
the
application
omics
data
investigate
elucidate
physiological
such
as
feeding,
digestion,
reproduction,
neuronal,
endocrine
systems,
understanding
population
dynamics,
transmitted
pathogens,
control,
identifying
new
vaccine
targets.
Furthermore,
therapeutic
perspectives
using
bioactive
molecules,
anti-inflammatory,
analgesic,
antitumor,
were
summarized.
Taken
together,
can
help
functions
behavior
ticks,
well
identification
potential
antigens
influencing
development
alternative
control
strategies
and,
consequently,
tick-borne
disease
prevention
veterinary
public
health
contexts.
Finally,
dynamics
have
been
determined
through
a
combination
environmental
factors,
host
availability,
genetic
adaptations,
recent
advances
improved
our
their
ecological
resilience
resistance
mechanisms.
Future
directions
point
integration
spatial
artificial
intelligence
further
unravel
biology
improve
strategies.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
16
Опубликована: Май 13, 2025
Tick-borne
diseases
(TBDs)
pose
a
significant
public
health
challenge,
as
their
incidence
is
increasing
due
to
the
effects
of
climate
change
and
ecological
shifts.
The
interplay
between
tick-borne
pathogens
host
microbiome
an
emerging
area
research
that
may
elucidate
mechanisms
underlying
disease
susceptibility
severity.
To
investigate
diversity
microbial
communities
in
ticks
infected
with
vertebrate
pathogens,
we
analyzed
microbiomes
142
tick
specimens.
presence
Rickettsia
Anaplasma
individual
samples
was
detected
through
PCR.
Our
study
aimed
composition
variation
associated
three
species,
which
are
known
vectors
for
various
affecting
both
wildlife
humans.
We
employed
high-throughput
sequencing
techniques
characterize
conducted
statistical
analyses
assess
correlation
specific
overall
community
structure.
Pathogen
screening
revealed
positivity
rate
51.9%
44.6%
spotted
fever
group
rickettsia
(SFGR).
Among
species
(Dermacentor
silvarum,
Haemaphysalis
concinna,
japonica)
analyzed,
D.
silvarum
(the
predominant
species)
exhibited
highest
pathogen
prevalence.
results
indicate
samples,
SFGR
distinct
changes
composition.
These
findings
underscore
complex
interactions
inhabitants,
enriching
our
understanding
diseases.
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Май 20, 2025
Besides
causing
allergies
from
their
bites,
fleas
transmit
the
most
notorious
zoonotic
pathogen,
Yersinia
pestis.
They
also
harbor
commensal
bacteria
in
guts.
Here,
microbial
communities
of
were
characterized
using
16S
rRNA
Next-Generation
Sequencing
to
understand
interactions
and
functions
areas
with
historical
plague-outbreaks
Iran
ultimate
idea
managing
flea-borne
diseases.
Meriones
persicus,
Xenopsylla
buxtoni
Bartonella
spp.
identified
as
dominant
host,
vector
bacterium,
respectively.
Six
Bartonella,
Sphingomonas,
Wolbachia,
Cardinium,
Rickettsia
Ralstonia
abundant
genera
microbiome
five
flea
species.
More
detailed
surveys
revealed
substantial
intrageneric
variations
(e.g.
nine
phylotypes
for
Bartonella)
diverse
nature
(from
biofilm-forming
human
pathogens
insect
reproductive
manipulators,
environmental
microbes)
studied.
The
is
largely
affected
by
species
a
lesser
extent
location,
circulates
both
horizontal
vertical
transmissions.
prevalence
infection
highlights
potential
explore
One
Health
approaches,
particularly
addressing
travel-related
disease
risks.
Environmental
drivers-such
climate
change,
habitat
alteration,
host
dynamics-shape
microbiomes
influence
risk,
while
concerns
about
antimicrobial
resistance
further
complicate
control
efforts.
Our
findings
advocate
coordinated
strategies
that
combine
public
health
education,
ecological
monitoring,
global
collaboration
sustainably
manage
Ticks
are
major
vectors
of
diseases
affecting
humans
such
as
Lyme
disease
or
domestic
animals
anaplasmosis.
Cross-alteration
the
vertebrate
host
skin
microbiome
and
tick
may
be
essential
during
process
feeding
for
mechanism
pathogen
transmission.
However,
it
has
been
poorly
investigated.We
used
mice
bitten
by
field-collected
ticks
(nymphs
adult
ticks)
in
different
experimental
conditions
to
investigate,
16S
rRNA
gene
metabarcoding,
impact
blood
on
both
mouse
microbiome.
We
also
investigated
PCR
diversity
microorganisms
transmitted
bite
at
interface
dissemination
tissues
(blood,
heart,
spleen).Most
commensal
bacteria
present
control
were
replaced
blood-feeding
originating
from
ticks.
The
was
impacted
feeding.
Several
pathogens
including
tick-borne
(Borrelia/Borreliella,
Anaplasma,
Neoehrlichia,
Rickettsia)
opportunistic
(Williamsia)
some
them
disseminated
spleen
mice.
In
experiments
this
study,
alteration
Borrelia/Borreliella
transmission
depending
stages
female
ticks).Host
site
deeply
bite,
an
extent
which
suggests
a
role
feeding,
transmission,
potentially
important
physiopathology.
diversified
taxonomic
profiles
modified
Video
Abstract.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Окт. 8, 2024
Background
Microbial
communities
significantly
influence
the
vector
capacity
of
ticks,
which,
along
with
tick-borne
diseases,
pose
an
increasing
global
threat.
Due
to
substantial
individual
variability
caused
by
various
factors,
it
is
essential
assess
tick
microbial
and
vectorial
capacities
under
different
environmental
conditions.
However,
there
a
relative
scarcity
research
on
pathogen
transmission
ticks
in
physiological
states
conditions,
especially
Hainan
Island,
southern
China.
Methods
From
2021
2022,
we
collected
4,167
samples,
grouping
them
blood
meal
status,
developmental
stage,
sex,
time,
geographical
location,
species.
We
selected
128
samples
for
full-length
16S
rRNA
sequencing
describe
community
characteristics
identify
potential
biomarkers.
Seven
hundred
seventy-two
were
tested
seven
pathogens
(
Rickettsia
,
Borrelia
burgdorferi
Ehrlichia
Anaplasma
Theileria
Babesia
Hepatozoon
),
sera
from
208
residents
Island
IgG
antibodies
against
B.
.
Results
Blood
species
influenced
ticks.
observed
distinct
across
states.
noted
non-random
replacement
stable
transient
species,
functional
differences
between
parasitic
engorged
mainly
driven
Functionally,
three
response
patterns:
both
together
six
factors.
identified
273
biomarkers
(200
robust
core
73
differential
species).
Six
genera
eight
detected
overall
positivity
rate
12.44%
(96/772).
Among
humans,
18.27%
(38/208)
serum
positive
at
least
one
IgG.
Conclusion
Our
findings
indicate
that
these
factors
capacity,
varying
effects
competence
inconsistent
impacts
This
study
supplemented
understanding
assessed
relatively
high
risk
region,
evaluated
impact
capacity.
Pest Management Science,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
80(2), С. 366 - 375
Опубликована: Сен. 11, 2023
Ticks
are
disease
vectors
that
a
matter
of
worldwide
concern.
Antibiotic
treatments
have
been
used
to
explore
the
interactions
between
ticks
and
their
symbiotic
microorganisms.
In
addition
altering
host
microbial
community,
antibiotics
can
toxic
effects
on
host.
