Determine the Presence of Pathogens on Ticks in the Mekong Delta Region
Tick-borne diseases are an emerging medical and veterinary problem. Ticks are implicated in the transmission of different pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, protozoa and filarial nematodes. However, up to now researches on these pathogens in Vietnam which has been limited, especially in the Mekong Delta region (Southwestern of Vietnam). We have collected 4763 tick individuals of 7 species. 5 genus. 2 families (Argas sp.. Apononmta crassipes, Aponomma gervaisi. Rhipicephalus (Rhipicephalus) haemaphỵsaloides, Rhipicephalus (Rh.) sanguineus, Boophilus microplus, Ixodes (Ixodes) granulatus) at 8 sites in the Mekong delta region on the rainy season and dry season from 2015 to 2016 which determine the presence of pathogens (Rickettsia spp. and Orientia tsutsugamushi) on ticks. A total of 1457 tick individuals which were subdivided into 299 samples, that determine the presence of Rickettsia spp. and Oriental tsutsugamushi. Initial results, we have determined the presence of pathogen on ticks.
Keywords: Ticks, Rickettsia spp., Orientia tsutsugamushi
- Applying high - techniques for scientific research, diagnosis and service of social needs
- Application of molecular biology in the detection pathogens and medical arthropods in Southern Vietnam
- Common types of insecticides
- Training course on quality assurance in malaria diagnosis
- Training on malaria control communication
- United State Embassy’s representative work with the Institute of Malaria - Parasitology - Entomology in HCM City
- Several other medical arthropods in southern of Vietnam (Ticks, chigger mites, and gamasid mites)
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