Modelling the small spatial scale questing abundance of Hyalomma lusitanicum Koch, 1844 (Acari: Ixodidae), vector of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus
Journal: International Journal for Parasitology
Year: 2025

Free-living ticks such as Hyalomma lusitanicum pose a risk to their hosts primarily due to their role as vectors of diseases, with Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) being an emerging disease of particular concern in the Iberian Peninsula. This study aims to understand the environmental determinants as well as the host effects that influence the abundance of H. lusitanicum at a small spatial scale. Understanding these factors is essential in identifying areas with a higher risk of tick abun