Publications by authors named "Sheane Andrea V Hernandez"
Exp Appl Acarol
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Analysis of the tick microbiome aids in understanding interactions between ticks and their symbiotic bacteria, which may help discover new pathogens and improve tick control strategies.
- The study focused on the tropical cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus in the Philippines, analyzing 45 partially engorged female ticks from nine provinces using next-generation sequencing of their bacterial DNA.
- Findings revealed 667 bacterial operational taxonomic units, with notable pathogens identified and varying bacterial diversity levels across provinces, highlighting the potential for targeted tick management approaches.
