Publications by authors named "Lauren P Rustin"
J Med Entomol
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- - The Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, was first found in South Carolina in June 2022, prompting a thorough investigation into its impact.
- - Nearly 2,000 ticks were collected from a cattle pasture, revealing that most had fed on cattle and dogs, and some tested positive for pathogens like Borrelia burgdorferi s.l. and Theileria orientalis.
- - The study was part of a joint education and tick surveillance initiative involving several state partners to monitor and address the tick's spread and health risks.
