Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases―Pathogens, Parasites, People and Practices

Dear Colleagues,

Tick vectors are an increasing global concern as tick populations expand. Human and domestic animal exposure to tick-borne pathogens is increasing due to climate change, land-use changes, and globalization. The impact of these diseases on health extends to a broader social need to address not only the biology of ticks and their pathogens, but also the social, economic, and psychological costs on patients, families, healthcare providers, and communities. For this Special Issue, we invite submissions on the biology of ticks, the biology of the pathogens they transmit, the experiences of patients and health professionals, and analyses of related health protocols and public policies. Interdisciplinary work on these topics is particularly welcomed.

Prof. Dr. Vett Lloyd
Prof. Dr. Mario Levesque
Guest Editors

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