Human infestation by Amblyomma helvolum in the Komodo dragon habitat: implications for wildlife conservation

Abstract Ticks are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites that play a critical role in wildlife health and disease transmission. While Amblyomma helvolum is a well-known specialist parasite of reptiles, particularly the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis), its infestation of atypical hosts remains poo...

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Autors principals:	Aji Winarso, Raden Wisnu Nurcahyo, Dwi Priyowidodo, Yudhi Ratna Nugraheni, Vika Ichsania Ninditya, Achmad Ariefiandy, Deni Purwandana, Mukti Aryo Wicaksono, Ivona Foitová
Format:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicat:	BMC 2026-05-01
Col·lecció:	Animal Diseases
Matèries:	Amblyomma helvolum Host switching Varanus komodoensis Wildlife health 16S rRNA
Accés en línia:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s44149-026-00241-x
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