Molecular analysis of Anaplasma ovis, Theileria ovis and Brucella abortus in adult Ornithodoros lahorensis soft ticks (Acari: Ixodida: Argasidae) isolated from the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China

1. Aktas M., Altay K., Dumanli N.: PCR-based detection of Theileria ovis in Rhipicephalus bursa adult ticks. Vet Parasitol 2006, 140, 259–263, doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.04.005. Aktas M. Altay K. Dumanli N. : PCR-based detection of Theileria ovis in Rhipicephalus bursa adult ticks . Vet Parasitol 2006 , 140 , 259 – 263 , doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.04.005 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

2. Al-Hosary A.A., ElSify A., Salama A.A., Nayel M., Elkhtam A., Elmajdoub L.O., Rizk M.A., Hawash M.M., Al-Wabel M.A., Almuzaini A.M., Ahmed L.S.E.D., Paramasivam A., Mickymaray S., Omar M.A.: Phylogenetic study of Theileria ovis and Theileria lestoquardi in sheep from Egypt: Molecular evidence and genetic characterization. Vet World 2021, 14, 634–639, doi: 10.14202/VETWORLD.2021.634-639. Al-Hosary A.A. ElSify A. Salama A.A. Nayel M. Elkhtam A. Elmajdoub L.O. Rizk M.A. Hawash M.M. Al-Wabel M.A. Almuzaini A.M. Ahmed L.S.E.D. Paramasivam A. Mickymaray S. Omar M.A. : Phylogenetic study of Theileria ovis and Theileria lestoquardi in sheep from Egypt: Molecular evidence and genetic characterization . Vet World 2021 , 14 , 634 – 639 , doi: 10.14202/VETWORLD.2021.634-639 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

3. Bakkes D.K., de Klerk D., Latif A.A., Mans B.J.: Integrative taxonomy of Afrotropical Ornithodoros (Ornithodoros) (Acari: Ixodida: Argasidae). Ticks Tick Borne Dis 2018, 9, 1006–1037, doi: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.03.024. Bakkes D.K. de Klerk D. Latif A.A. Mans B.J. : Integrative taxonomy of Afrotropical Ornithodoros (Ornithodoros) (Acari: Ixodida: Argasidae) . Ticks Tick Borne Dis 2018 , 9 , 1006 – 1037 , doi: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.03.024 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

4. Balashov Yu.S.: Blood sucking ticks (Ixodoidea)—vectors of diseases of man and animals. Misc Publ Entomol Soc Am 1972, 8. Balashov Yu.S. : Blood sucking ticks (Ixodoidea)—vectors of diseases of man and animals . Misc Publ Entomol Soc Am 1972 , 8 . Search in Google Scholar

5. Ben Said M., Belkahia H., Messadi L.: Anaplasma spp. in North Africa: A review on molecular epidemiology, associated risk factors and genetic characteristics. Ticks Tick Borne Dis 2018, 9, 543–555, doi: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.01.003. Ben Said M. Belkahia H. Messadi L. : Anaplasma spp . in North Africa: A review on molecular epidemiology, associated risk factors and genetic characteristics. Ticks Tick Borne Dis 2018 , 9 , 543 – 555 , doi: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.01.003 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

6. Chochlakis D., Ioannou I., Tselentis Y., Psaroulaki A.: Human anaplasmosis and Anaplasma ovis variant. Emerg Infect Dis 2010, 16, 1031–1032, doi: 10.3201/eid1606.090175. Chochlakis D. Ioannou I. Tselentis Y. Psaroulaki A. : Human anaplasmosis and Anaplasma ovis variant . Emerg Infect Dis 2010 , 16 , 1031 – 1032 , doi: 10.3201/eid1606.090175 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

7. Corbel M.J.: Brucellosis in humans and animals, edited by M.J. Corbel, S.S. Elberg, O. Cosivi, WHO Press, Geneva, Switzerland, 2006. Corbel M.J. : Brucellosis in humans and animals , edited by Corbel M.J. Elberg S.S. Cosivi O. , WHO Press , Geneva, Switzerland , 2006 . Search in Google Scholar

8. Dorneles E.M.S., Sriranganathan N., Lage A.P.: Recent advances in Brucella abortus vaccines. Vet Res 2015, 46, 76, doi: 10.1186/s13567-015-0199-7. Dorneles E.M.S. Sriranganathan N. Lage A.P. : Recent advances in Brucella abortus vaccines . Vet Res 2015 , 46 , 76 , doi: 10.1186/s13567-015-0199-7 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

9. Estrada-Peña A., Jongejan F.: Ticks feeding on humans: A review of records on human-biting Ixodoidea with special reference to pathogen transmission. Exp Appl Acarol 1999, 23, 685–715, doi: 10.1023/A:1006241108739. Estrada-Peña A. Jongejan F. : Ticks feeding on humans: A review of records on human-biting Ixodoidea with special reference to pathogen transmission . Exp Appl Acarol 1999 , 23 , 685 – 715 , doi: 10.1023/A:1006241108739 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

10. Garin-Bastuji B., Oudar J., Richard Y., Gastellu J.: Isolation of Brucella melitensis biovar 3 from a chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) in the southern French Alps. J Wildl Dis 1990, 26, 116–118, doi: 10.7589/0090-3558-26.1.116. Garin-Bastuji B. Oudar J. Richard Y. Gastellu J. : Isolation of Brucella melitensis biovar 3 from a chamois (Rupicapra rupicapra) in the southern French Alps . J Wildl Dis 1990 , 26 , 116 – 118 , doi: 10.7589/0090-3558-26.1.116 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

11. Gradwell D.V., Schutte A.P., van Niekerk C.A., Roux D.J.: The isolation of Brucella abortus biotype I from African buffalo in the Kruger National Park. J S Afr Vet Assoc 1977, 48, 41–43, https://hdl.handle.net/10520/AJA00382809_4663. Gradwell D.V. Schutte A.P. van Niekerk C.A. Roux D.J. : The isolation of Brucella abortus biotype I from African buffalo in the Kruger National Park . J S Afr Vet Assoc 1977 , 48 , 41 – 43 , https://hdl.handle.net/10520/AJA00382809_4663 . Search in Google Scholar

12. Gray J.S., Dautel H., Estrada-Peña A., Kahl O., Lindgren E.: Effects of Climate Change on Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases in Europe. Interdiscip Perspect Infect Dis 2009, 2009, 593232, doi: 10.1155/2009/593232. Gray J.S. Dautel H. Estrada-Peña A. Kahl O. Lindgren E. : Effects of Climate Change on Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases in Europe . Interdiscip Perspect Infect Dis 2009 , 2009 , 593232 , doi: 10.1155/2009/593232 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

13. Han R., Yang J., Liu Z., Gao S., Niu Q., Hassan M.A., Luo J., Yin H.: Characterization of Anaplasma ovis strains using the major surface protein 1a repeat sequences. Parasit Vectors 2017, 10, 447, doi: 10.1186/s13071-017-2363-6. Han R. Yang J. Liu Z. Gao S. Niu Q. Hassan M.A. Luo J. Yin H. : Characterization of Anaplasma ovis strains using the major surface protein 1a repeat sequences . Parasit Vectors 2017 , 10 , 447 , doi: 10.1186/s13071-017-2363-6 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

14. Hoogstraal H.: Argasid and Nuttalliellid Ticks as Parasites and Vectors. Adv Parasitol 1985, 24, 135–238, doi: 10.1016/S0065-308X(08)60563-1. Hoogstraal H. : Argasid and Nuttalliellid Ticks as Parasites and Vectors . Adv Parasitol 1985 , 24 , 135 – 238 , doi: 10.1016/S0065-308X(08)60563-1 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

15. Hoogstraal H., Wassef H.Y., Diab F.M., Al-Asgah N.A., Al-Khalifa M.S.: Acarina of Saudi Arabia: Ornithodoros (Alveonasus) laborensis (Fam. Argasidae) in Saudi Arabia: biological, veterinary, and medical implications. Fauna Saudi Arab 1984, 6, 166–169. Hoogstraal H. Wassef H.Y. Diab F.M. Al-Asgah N.A. Al-Khalifa M.S. : Acarina of Saudi Arabia: Ornithodoros (Alveonasus) laborensis (Fam . Argasidae) in Saudi Arabia: biological, veterinary, and medical implications. Fauna Saudi Arab 1984 , 6 , 166 – 169 . Search in Google Scholar

16. Horak I.G., Camicas J.-L., Keirans J.E.: The Argasidae, Ixodidae and Nuttalliellidae (Acari: Ixodida): A world list of valid tick names. Exp Appl Acarol 2002, 28, 27–54, doi: 10.1023/A:1025381712339. Horak I.G. Camicas J.-L. Keirans J.E. : The Argasidae, Ixodidae and Nuttalliellidae (Acari: Ixodida): A world list of valid tick names . Exp Appl Acarol 2002 , 28 , 27 – 54 , doi: 10.1023/A:1025381712339 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

17. Jongejan F., Uilenberg G.: The global importance of ticks. Parasitology 2004, 129, S3–S14, doi: 10.1017/S0031182004005967. Jongejan F. Uilenberg G. : The global importance of ticks . Parasitology 2004 , 129 , S3 – S14 , doi: 10.1017/S0031182004005967 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

18. Khosravi A.D., Abassi E., Alavi S.M.: Isolation of Brucella melitensis and Brucella abortus from brucellosis patients by conventional culture method and polymerase chain reaction technique. Pak J Med Sci 2006, 22, 369–400. Khosravi A.D. Abassi E. Alavi S.M. : Isolation of Brucella melitensis and Brucella abortus from brucellosis patients by conventional culture method and polymerase chain reaction technique . Pak J Med Sci 2006 , 22 , 369 – 400 . Search in Google Scholar

19. Kleinerman G., Baneth G.: Part I, Family Argasidae Koch, 1844; Ornithodoros (Alectorobius) lahorensis Neumann, 1908 (Figs. 19 and 20). In: Ticks of Europe and North Africa, edited by A. Estrada-Peña, A.D. Mihalca, T.N. Petney, Springer Nature, Cham, Switzerland, 2018, pp. 63-66, doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-63760-0_15. Kleinerman G. Baneth G. : Part I, Family Argasidae Koch, 1844; Ornithodoros (Alectorobius) lahorensis Neumann, 1908 (Figs. 19 and 20) . In: Ticks of Europe and North Africa , edited by Estrada-Peña A. Mihalca A.D. Petney T.N. , Springer Nature , Cham, Switzerland , 2018 , pp. 63 – 66 , doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-63760-0_15 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

20. Kumar S., Stecher G., Li M., Knyaz C., Tamura K.: MEGA X: Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis across Computing Platforms. Mol Biol Evol 2018, 35, 1547–1549, doi: 10.1093/molbev/msy096. Kumar S. Stecher G. Li M. Knyaz C. Tamura K. : MEGA X: Molecular Evolutionary Genetics Analysis across Computing Platforms . Mol Biol Evol 2018 , 35 , 1547 – 1549 , doi: 10.1093/molbev/msy096 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

21. Li S., Zhang L., Zhou P., Li Z., Song H., Song Y., Li C., Xiangzheng W., Wu J.: Detection of Babesia spp., Theileria spp., and Anaplasma ovis in Ornithodoros lahorensis from southern Xinjiang, China. J Vet Res 2023, 67, 79–85, doi: 10.2478/jvetres-2023-0016. Li S. Zhang L. Zhou P. Li Z. Song H. Song Y. Li C. Xiangzheng W. Wu J. : Detection of Babesia spp., Theileria spp., and Anaplasma ovis in Ornithodoros lahorensis from southern Xinjiang, China . J Vet Res 2023 , 67 , 79 – 85 , doi: 10.2478/jvetres-2023-0016 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

22. Li Y., Guan G., Ma M., Liu J., Ren Q., Luo J., Yin H.: Theileria ovis discovered in China. Exp Parasitol 2011, 127, 304–307, doi: 10.1016/j.exppara.2010.07.002. Li Y. Guan G. Ma M. Liu J. Ren Q. Luo J. Yin H. : Theileria ovis discovered in China . Exp Parasitol 2011 , 127 , 304 – 307 , doi: 10.1016/j.exppara.2010.07.002 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

23. Li Y., Li J., Chahan B., Guo Q., Zhang Y., Moumouni P.F.A., Lee S.H., Liu M., Galon E.M., Guo H., Gao Y., Song R., Li M., Tumwebaze M.A., Benedicto B., Xuan X.: Molecular investigation of tick-borne infections in cattle from Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Parasitol Int 2020, 74, 101925, doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2019.05.003. Li Y. Li J. Chahan B. Guo Q. Zhang Y. Moumouni P.F.A. Lee S.H. Liu M. Galon E.M. Guo H. Gao Y. Song R. Li M. Tumwebaze M.A. Benedicto B. Xuan X. : Molecular investigation of tick-borne infections in cattle from Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China . Parasitol Int 2020 , 74 , 101925 , doi: 10.1016/j.parint.2019.05.003 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

24. Li Y., Wen X., Li M., Moumouni P.F.A., Galon E.M., Guo Q., Rizk M.A., Liu M., Li J., Ji S., Tumwebaze M.A., Byamukama B., Chahan B., Xuan X.: Molecular detection of tick-borne pathogens harbored by ticks collected from livestock in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China. Ticks Tick Borne Dis 2020, 11, 101478, doi: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2020.101478. Li Y. Wen X. Li M. Moumouni P.F.A. Galon E.M. Guo Q. Rizk M.A. Liu M. Li J. Ji S. Tumwebaze M.A. Byamukama B. Chahan B. Xuan X. : Molecular detection of tick-borne pathogens harbored by ticks collected from livestock in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China . Ticks Tick Borne Dis 2020 , 11 , 101478 , doi: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2020.101478 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

25. Mans B.J., de Klerk D., Pienaar R., Latif A.A.: Nuttalliella namaqua: A living fossil and closest relative to the ancestral tick lineage: Implications for the evolution of blood-feeding in ticks. PLoS One 2011, 6, e23675, doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0023675. Mans B.J. de Klerk D. Pienaar R. Latif A.A. : Nuttalliella namaqua: A living fossil and closest relative to the ancestral tick lineage: Implications for the evolution of blood-feeding in ticks . PLoS One 2011 , 6 , e23675 , doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0023675 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

26. Moradi-Asl E., Jafari S.: The habitat suitability model for the potential distribution of Ornithodoros tholozani (Laboulbène et Mégnin, 1882) and Ornithodoros lahorensis (Neumann, 1908) (Acari: Argasidae): the main vectors of tick-borne relapsing fever in Iran. Ann Parasitol 2020, 66, 357–363, doi: 10.17420/ap6603.274. Moradi-Asl E. Jafari S. : The habitat suitability model for the potential distribution of Ornithodoros tholozani (Laboulbène et Mégnin, 1882) and Ornithodoros lahorensis (Neumann, 1908) (Acari: Argasidae): the main vectors of tick-borne relapsing fever in Iran . Ann Parasitol 2020 , 66 , 357 – 363 , doi: 10.17420/ap6603.274 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

27. Ochirkhuu N., Konnai S., Mingala C.N., Okagawa T., Villanueva M., Pilapil F.M.I., Murata S., Ohashi K.: Molecular epidemiological survey and genetic analysis of vector-borne infections of cattle in Luzon Island, the Philippines. Vet Parasitol 2015, 212, 161–167, doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.05.019. Ochirkhuu N. Konnai S. Mingala C.N. Okagawa T. Villanueva M. Pilapil F.M.I. Murata S. Ohashi K. : Molecular epidemiological survey and genetic analysis of vector-borne infections of cattle in Luzon Island, the Philippines . Vet Parasitol 2015 , 212 , 161 – 167 , doi: 10.1016/j.vetpar.2015.05.019 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

28. Parola P., Raoult D.: Ticks and tickborne bacterial diseases in humans: An emerging infectious threat. Clin Infect Dis 2001, 32, 897–928, doi: 10.1086/319347. Parola P. Raoult D. : Ticks and tickborne bacterial diseases in humans: An emerging infectious threat . Clin Infect Dis 2001 , 32 , 897 – 928 , doi: 10.1086/319347 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

29. Philip C.B., Burgdorfer W.: Arthropod vectors as reservoirs of microbial disease agents. Annu Rev Entomol 1961, 6, 391–412, doi: 10.1146/annurev.en.06.010161.002135. Philip C.B. Burgdorfer W. : Arthropod vectors as reservoirs of microbial disease agents . Annu Rev Entomol 1961 , 6 , 391 – 412 , doi: 10.1146/annurev.en.06.010161.002135 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

30. Reháçek J.: Ecological relationships between ticks and rickettsiae. Eur J Epidemiol 1989, 5, 407–413, doi: 10.1007/BF00140130. Reháçek J. : Ecological relationships between ticks and rickettsiae . Eur J Epidemiol 1989 , 5 , 407 – 413 , doi: 10.1007/BF00140130 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

31. Rodríguez Y., Rojas M., Gershwin M.E., Anaya J.M.: Tick-borne diseases and autoimmunity: A comprehensive review. J Autoimmun 2018, 88, 21–42, doi: 10.1016/j.jaut.2017.11.007. Rodríguez Y. Rojas M. Gershwin M.E. Anaya J.M. : Tick-borne diseases and autoimmunity: A comprehensive review . J Autoimmun 2018 , 88 , 21 – 42 , doi: 10.1016/j.jaut.2017.11.007 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

32. Sidorov V.E., Gubina E.A.: On the preservation of vaccinal strains of Br. abortus 19-BA in the tick Ornithodoros lahorensis Neumann. Zh Mikrobiol Epidemiol Immunobiol 1962, 33, 130–133. Sidorov V.E. Gubina E.A. : On the preservation of vaccinal strains of Br. abortus 19-BA in the tick Ornithodoros lahorensis Neumann . Zh Mikrobiol Epidemiol Immunobiol 1962 , 33 , 130 – 133 . Search in Google Scholar

33. Takada N., Masuzawa T., Ishiguro F., Fujita H., Kudeken M., Mitani H., Fukunaga M., Tsuchiya K., Yano Y., Ma X.H.: Lyme Disease Borrelia spp. in Ticks and Rodents from Northwestern China. Appl Environ Microbiol 2001, 67, 5161, doi: 10.1128/aem.67.11.5161-5165.2001. Takada N. Masuzawa T. Ishiguro F. Fujita H. Kudeken M. Mitani H. Fukunaga M. Tsuchiya K. Yano Y. Ma X.H. : Lyme Disease Borrelia spp . in Ticks and Rodents from Northwestern China. Appl Environ Microbiol 2001 , 67 , 5161 , doi: 10.1128/aem.67.11.5161-5165.2001 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

34. Tavassoli M., Malekifard F., Soleimanzadeh A., Pourseyed S.H., Bernousi I., Mardani K.: Susceptibility of different life stages of Ornithodoros lahorensis to entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana. Parasitol Res 2012, 111, 1779–1783, doi: 10.1007/s00436-012-3023-6. Tavassoli M. Malekifard F. Soleimanzadeh A. Pourseyed S.H. Bernousi I. Mardani K. : Susceptibility of different life stages of Ornithodoros lahorensis to entomopathogenic fungi Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana . Parasitol Res 2012 , 111 , 1779 – 1783 , doi: 10.1007/s00436-012-3023-6 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

35. Telmadarraiy Z., Ghiasi S.M., Moradi M., Vatandoost H., Eshraghian M.R., Faghihi F., Zarei Z., Haeri A., Chinikar S.: A survey of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in livestock and ticks in Ardabil Province, Iran during 2004-2005. Scand J Infect Dis 2010, 42, 137–141, doi: 10.3109/00365540903362501. Telmadarraiy Z. Ghiasi S.M. Moradi M. Vatandoost H. Eshraghian M.R. Faghihi F. Zarei Z. Haeri A. Chinikar S. : A survey of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in livestock and ticks in Ardabil Province, Iran during 2004-2005 . Scand J Infect Dis 2010 , 42 , 137 – 141 , doi: 10.3109/00365540903362501 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

36. Tovar R.M.: Infection and transmission of Brucella by ectoparasites. Am J Vet Res 1947, 8, 138. Tovar R.M. : Infection and transmission of Brucella by ectoparasites . Am J Vet Res 1947 , 8 , 138 . Search in Google Scholar

37. Vial L.: Biological and ecological characteristics of soft ticks (Ixodida: Argasidae) and their impact for predicting tick and associated disease distribution. Parasite 2009, 16, 191–202, doi: 10.1051/parasite/2009163191. Vial L. : Biological and ecological characteristics of soft ticks (Ixodida: Argasidae) and their impact for predicting tick and associated disease distribution . Parasite 2009 , 16 , 191 – 202 , doi: 10.1051/parasite/2009163191 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

38. Wang Q., Zhao S., Wureli H., Xie S., Chen C., Wei Q., Cui B., Tu C., Wang Y.: Brucella melitensis and B. abortus in eggs, larvae and engorged females of Dermacentor marginatus. Ticks Tick Borne Dis 2018, 9, 1045–1048, doi: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.03.021. Wang Q. Zhao S. Wureli H. Xie S. Chen C. Wei Q. Cui B. Tu C. Wang Y. : Brucella melitensis and B. |abortus in eggs, larvae and engorged females of Dermacentor marginatus . Ticks Tick Borne Dis 2018 , 9 , 1045 – 1048 , doi: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.03.021 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

39. Wu X.B., Na R.H., Wei S.S., Zhu J.S., Pen H.J.: Distribution of tick-borne diseases in China. Parasit Vectors 2013, 6, 1–8, doi: 10.1186/1756-3305-6-119. Wu X.B. Na R.H. Wei S.S. Zhu J.S. Pen H.J. : Distribution of tick-borne diseases in China . Parasit Vectors 2013 , 6 , 1 – 8 , doi: 10.1186/1756-3305-6-119 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

40. Zhao G.-P., Wang Y.-X., Fan Z.-W., Ji Y., Liu M.-J., Zhang W.-H., Li X.-L., Zhou S.-X., Li H., Liang S., Liu W., Yang Y., Fang L.-Q.: Mapping ticks and tick-borne pathogens in China. Nat Commun 2021, 12, 1075, doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-21375-1. Zhao G.-P. Wang Y.-X. Fan Z.-W. Ji Y. Liu M.-J. Zhang W.-H. Li X.-L. Zhou S.-X. Li H. Liang S. Liu W. Yang Y. Fang L.-Q. : Mapping ticks and tick-borne pathogens in China . Nat Commun 2021 , 12 , 1075 , doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-21375-1 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

41. Zhao L., Lin X.-M., Li F., Li K.-R., He B., Zhang L.-Y., Pan J.-J., Wang Q.-R., Gao J.-M., Johnson N., Yuan X.-F., Lv J.-Z., Wu S.-Q., Liu Y.-H.: A survey of argasid ticks and tick-associated pathogens in the Peripheral Oases around Tarim Basin and the first record of Argas japonicus in Xinjiang, China. PLoS One 2018, 13, e0208615, doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208615. Zhao L. Lin X.-M. Li F. Li K.-R. He B. Zhang L.-Y. Pan J.-J. Wang Q.-R. Gao J.-M. Johnson N. Yuan X.-F. Lv J.-Z. Wu S.-Q. Liu Y.-H. : A survey of argasid ticks and tick-associated pathogens in the Peripheral Oases around Tarim Basin and the first record of Argas japonicus in Xinjiang, China . PLoS One 2018 , 13 , e0208615 , doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0208615 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

42. Zhao L., Lv J., Li F., Li K., He B., Zhang L., Han X., Wang H., Johnson N., Lin X., Wu S., Liu Y.: Identification and molecular analysis of ixodid ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) infesting domestic animals and tick-borne pathogens at the tarim basin of Southern Xinjiang, China. Korean J Parasitol 2020, 58, 37–46, doi: 10.3347/kjp.2020.58.1.37. Zhao L. Lv J. Li F. Li K. He B. Zhang L. Han X. Wang H. Johnson N. Lin X. Wu S. Liu Y. : Identification and molecular analysis of ixodid ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) infesting domestic animals and tick-borne pathogens at the tarim basin of Southern Xinjiang, China . Korean J Parasitol 2020 , 58 , 37 – 46 , doi: 10.3347/kjp.2020.58.1.37 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar

43. Zhao L., Wang J., Ding Y., Li K., He B., Li F., Zhang L., Li X., Liu Y.: Theileria ovis (Piroplasmida: Theileriidae) Detected in Melophagus ovinus (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea) and Ornithodoros lahorensis (Ixodida: Argasidae) Removed from Sheep in Xinjiang, China. J Med Entomol 2020, 57, 631–635, doi: 10.1093/jme/tjz193. Zhao L. Wang J. Ding Y. Li K. He B. Li F. Zhang L. Li X. Liu Y. : Theileria ovis (Piroplasmida: Theileriidae) Detected in Melophagus ovinus (Diptera: Hippoboscoidea) and Ornithodoros lahorensis (Ixodida: Argasidae) Removed from Sheep in Xinjiang, China . J Med Entomol 2020 , 57 , 631 – 635 , doi: 10.1093/jme/tjz193 . Open DOISearch in Google Scholar