The Importance and Impact of Francisella-like Endosymbionts in Hyalomma Ticks in the Era of Climate Change
Journal: Diversity
Year: 2023

Ticks are obligatory hematophagous parasites that serve as vectors for a large amount of important human and livestock pathogens around the world, and their distribution and incidence of tick-associated diseases are currently increasing because of environmental biomass being modified by both climate change and other human activities. Hyalomma species are of major concern for public health, due to their important role as vectors of several diseases such as the Crimea–Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF