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Ixodes pacificus
Synonym(s): Western black legged tick
Introduction
Classification
Taxonomy
- Class: Arachnida.
- Family: Ixodidae.
- Genus: Ixodes.
Distribution
- Most common in areas of grassland, woods and rough pasture on the Pacific coast of the United States.
Significance
- Owner revulsion at engorged ticks on dogs and subsequent potential reduction of pet-owner bond.
- Bacterial infection and dermatitis can develop at the site of tick bites.
- Transmits Borrelia burgdorferi Borrelia burgdorferi (Lyme disease Arthritis: borrelial Borreliosis ) to dogs and people.
- Transmits Anaplasma phagocytophilum Anaplasma phagocytophilum (Anaplasmosis Canine granulocytic anaplasmosis ) to dogs.
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Further Reading
Publications
Refereed papers
- Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.
- Piesman J & Eisen L (2008) Prevention of tick-borne diseases. Ann Review Entomol 53, 323-343 PubMed.
- Dryden M W & Payne P A (2004) Biology and control of ticks infesting dogs and cats in North America. Vet Therap 5 (2), 139-154 PubMed.