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Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases

Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases

Ticks and Tick-borne diseases are ectoparasitic arthropods that play a significant role in the transmission of infectious diseases to humans, livestock, and wildlife and are caused by a diverse array of pathogens carried by ticks, pose substantial health risks in many parts of the world. Lyme disease, transmitted by the black-legged tick (Ixodes scapularis) in North America and the castor bean tick (Ixodes ricinus) in Europe, is one of the most well-known tick-borne illnesses, characterized by skin rash, arthritis, and neurological symptoms if left untreated. Other common tick-borne diseases include anaplasmosis, ehrlichiosis, and tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), each with its own unique clinical manifestations and geographic distribution. Prevention of tick-borne diseases relies on measures such as wearing protective clothing, using insect repellents, performing regular tick checks, and implementing landscape management practices to reduce tick habitat. Timely detection and treatment of tick bites and associated illnesses are essential for minimizing the impact of tick-borne diseases on public health and well-being.

Committee Members
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Francis J Castellino

Francis J Castellino

University of Notre Dame, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Reza Nassiri

Reza Nassiri

Michigan State University, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Ranjan Ramasamy

Ranjan Ramasamy

IDFISH Technology, United States
WCID 2026 Speakers
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Richard Dembo

Richard Dembo

University of South Florida, United States
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Shivadarshini Ramachandran

Shivadarshini Ramachandran

Northumbria University, United Kingdom
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Patricia Tai

Patricia Tai

University of Saskatchewan, Canada
Speaker at World Congress on Infectious Diseases & One Health 2026 - Yu Chen Wu

Yu Chen Wu

The University of Queensland, Australia
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