Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases―Pathogens, Parasites, People and Practices
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Ticks".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026 | Viewed by 350
Special Issue Editors
Interests: ticks; mites; host-pathogens interactions; epigenetics; gene expression; vector biology; zoonotic diseases; wildlife; citizen science; Lyme disease
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Special Issue Information
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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Keywords
- ticks
- pathogens
- zoonotic diseases
- host–pathogen interactions
- Borrelia
- healthcare
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