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Red Sheep Tick

Haemaphysalis punctata

Classification

Order
Ixodida
Family
Ixodidae

Tick-borne diseases, which afflict humans and other animals, are caused by infectious agents transmitted by tick bites. They are caused by infection with a variety of pathogens, including rickettsia and other types of bacteria, viruses, and protozoa. The economic impact of tick-borne diseases is considered to be substantial in humans, and tick-borne diseases are estimated to affect ~80 % of cattle worldwide.

Distribution

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Spain · 49France · 10Italy · 10United Kingdom · 2Netherlands · 1