Publications by authors named "Heidy-Carolina Martinez Diaz"
Article Synopsis
- Some hard ticks in Colombia can spread diseases to humans and animals, with 46 species identified in the region, including Amblyomma patinoi and others.
- The study focused on the Cauca department, where many people live in rural areas and work in agriculture, increasing their risk of exposure to ticks.
- During the study, 2809 ticks were collected, and a high percentage tested positive for pathogens like Anaplasma, Ehrlichia, and Rickettsia, marking the first report of these infections in ticks from this area.
