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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

First report of spinose ear tick, Otobius megnini (Acari, Argasidae), in Sweden.

Journal:
Experimental & applied acarology
Year:
2017
Authors:
Lindström, Anders & Lindström, Johanna
Affiliation:
National Veterinary Institute
Species:
dog

Abstract

A dog that had travelled to Sweden was inspected by a veterinarian. In one ear canal a tick was found. It was later identified as a spinose ear tick, Otobius megnini. In this case report we also review the previously known reports of O. megnini in Europe and the recent introduction and spread in Turkey.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28573423/