Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Asian longhorned tick found on a dog in Virginia USA
By Duncan, Kathryn T et al.·Published in Veterinary parasitology, regional studies and reports·2020·Department of Veterinary Pathobiology, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Haemaphysalis longicornis, the Asian longhorned tick, from a dog in Virginia, USA.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog in Virginia was found to have an Asian longhorned tick, a type of tick that has recently appeared in North America. This tick can infest various animals, including dogs, and is known to carry diseases. While there are no FDA-approved treatments specifically for this tick in the U.S., many tick prevention products available can help protect pets. It's important for pet owners to use year-round tick prevention and keep an eye out for any signs of tick-borne illnesses in their pets.
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Abstract
The Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, was only recently recognized in North America and has since been identified on a wide range of domestic and wild animal hosts in multiple states throughout the eastern United States. An H. longicornis nymph was submitted for identification from a dog in central Virginia, USA. Identification was made using standard keys and confirmed molecularly. No products are currently FDA label-approved as effective for H. longicornis in the USA; however, many acaricides commercially available in the United States are known to be effective against H. longicornis in other areas of the world where this tick is endemic. Veterinarians should be aware H. longicornis can commonly be found infesting dogs, cats, livestock, and wildlife, and should continue recommending year-round tick prevention for all pets and routine monitoring for tick-borne infections.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32448533/