THE MAIN LIVING CONDITIONS OF IXODID TICKS:  VECTORS OF DANGEROUS INFECTIOUS AGENTS FOR HUMANS  AND ANIMALS

Olha Partem

doi:10.23856/10.23856/6917

Olha Partem Ivan Franko National University of Lviv https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3777-1074

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.23856/10.23856/6917

Abstrakt

Ixodid ticks, as vectors of various dangerous infectious agents, are key players in the epidemiology of zoonotic diseases. These ticks transmit pathogens like Borrelia spp., Babesia spp., Rickettsia spp., Anaplasma spp., and others, which cause a variety of diseases in humans and animals (Dantas-Torres et al., 2012). Ticks are a significant public health threat, especially in regions where they are prevalent. The study of tick biology, ecology, and their interaction with physical and chemical environmental factors is crucial for understanding their life cycle and transmission potential (Sonenshine & Roe, 2013). This review highlights the factors affecting the survival of ticks, such as temperature, humidity, UV radiation, and their susceptibility to acaricides. Moreover, control methods and strategies are discussed to minimize the risks posed by tick-borne diseases.

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