Publications by authors named "Akiko Saigo"
Article Synopsis
- Understanding tick ecology and the microorganisms they carry is crucial for gauging the risk of new tick-borne diseases, especially since we lack detailed genetic data about ticks in Japan.*
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- A 5-year study on Rishiri Island, an important stop for migratory birds, found that two tick haplogroups were present, suggesting they have been there since the island split from the mainland.*
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- The study indicated that wildlife, particularly birds and rodents, influence the spread of tick-borne pathogens like Ehrlichia khabarensis, with various factors on the island affecting pathogen dominance and persistence.*
