[Ticks of genus Amblyomma (Acari: Ixodidae) and their relationship with hosts in endemic area for spotted fever in the State of São Paulo].

Seven species of mammals and 36 of birds were investigated to determine the tick prevalence and intensity of infestation. The study was conducted at the Esalq/USP in Piracicaba municipality, State of São Paulo. It was collected 52 mammals and 158 birds parasitized by 12,418 ticks.