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Saliva, Salivary Gland, and Hemolymph Collection from Ixodes scapularis Ticks
Published on: February 21, 2012
[Ixodes ovatus found in Huainan area in Anhui Province]
Tao Ning1, Chai Qiang1, Li Chao-Pin1
1Department of Medical Parasitology, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu 241002, China.
Objective:
To study the morphological characteristics of Ixodes ovatus in order to provide the evidence for future research.
Methods:
A group of goats were randomly selected and checked one by one, and the ticks were collected.
Results:
A hard tick was found on the surface of a goat, and it was identified as Ixodes ovatus.
Conclusions:
Ixodes ovatus has been found in Huainan area in Anhui Province, confirming that Huainan area is a new breeding place of Ixodes ovatus. This finding may contribute to the epidemiological research of tick-borne diseases.

