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{"title":"Chemical Composition and Mosquitocidal activity of the methanolic leaf extracts from Ziziphus mauritiana L. against Aedes aegypti L. and Culex quinquefasciatus Say.","authors":"Ganesan Sumathi, Thambusamy Pushpanathan, Muthukumar Abhirami","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_53_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_53_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Mosquito vectors are a significant cause of pathogen transmission to both animals and humans. Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting various diseases, including chikungunya, filariasis, West Nile fever, dengue, malaria, and Zika fever, placing approximately 80% of the world's population at risk of infection at any given time. Controlling mosquitoes has become a multifaceted challenge, influenced by diverse environmental factors such as deforestation, urbanization, and climate change on a global scale. For centuries, medicinal plants have been utilized as bioinsecticides to control insect pests. Ziziphus mauritiana, also known as Chinese apple or Indian jujube is a deciduous thorny tree or shrub. Different parts of the Z. mauritiana plant have been traditionally used to treat various common diseases, a practice still prevalent in India and China.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In the current investigation, the chemical properties of the Z. mauritiana leaf extract were examined through UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR), and GC-MS Analysis. Second and fourth instar larvae, as well as pupae, of Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus were subjected to different concentrations of the methanolic extract of Z. mauritiana for 24 h and 48 h to assess larvicidal and pupicidal activity.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The FT-IR spectrum analysis revealed the presence of various functional groups in the chemical compounds extracted from Z. mauritiana , including amines, aromatics, alkanes, alkyls, carbonyls, and carboxylic acids. Additionally, GC-MS analysis identified Isoborneol (25.37%), 4-Acetylbutyric Acid (26.82%), and 2-Vinyl-9-[Beta-D-Ribofuranosyl] Hypoxanthine (24.24%) as the three major phytoconstitutents in the methanol extracts of Z. mauritiana. Regarding the larvicidal activity, the methanolic extract of Z. mauritiana exhibited LC 50 values of 155.67 mg/L and 208.57 mg/L for second instar larvae, and 177.68 mg/L and 252.13 mg/L for fourth instar larvae of Cx. quinquefasciatus and Ae. aegypti, respectively, after 24 h of exposure. For pupicidal activity, the LC 50 values were 502.02 mg/L and 514.99 mg/L on pupae of Cx. quinquefasciatus and Ae. aegypti, respectively, within 24 h.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>Overall, the GC-MS analysis provides valuable insights into the chemical composition of the Z. mauritiana extract, highlighting its potential as a natural and eco-friendly alternative for combating insect vectors and contributing to integrated mosquito management programs.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141260771","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Outcome Assessment of the implementation of Mass Drug Administration against Lymphatic Filariasis, in Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) District of Karnataka state: A Cross Sectional Survey.","authors":"Puttamaligaiah Subhas Babu, Bhoompuram Nagaraja Goud, Shambhulinga B Kambale","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_67_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_67_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Mass Drug Administration of Di-Ethyl Carbamazine and Albendazole is an effective strategy recommended by World Health Organization (WHO) to prevent transmission and eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis. Under the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme in India, Mass Drug Administration (MDA) is carried out as a yearly activity in endemic areas to accelerate the progress towards elimination of lymphatic Filariasis. The study was carried with the objective to determine the coverage of Mass Drug Administration against Lymphatic Filariasis among the eligible population in Kalaburagi district and delineate the common reasons for non acceptance of MDA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Field based cross sectional survey was carried out in Kalaburagi. Cluster sampling of 4 clusters (3 rural and 1 urban) from four different taluks (one cluster from each taluk) of the district reporting high, medium and low coverage of MDA (as reported by District Malaria Office) Members from selected Households in all clusters were interviewed regarding MDA administration, Directly Observed treatment, side effects and any co morbidities which ruled out MDA administration. Responses documented as tally marks in assessment sheets shared by National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme office. Proportions, frequencies, and mean were calculated and inferential statistics were used.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1263 individuals were assessed for Mass Drug administration from a total of 240 households (60 households in each cluster). The coverage of MDA varied from 90.33% in Heerapur in Kalaburagi Urban to 97.87% in Mogala thanda (Chittapur Taluk).</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>MDA Coverage against Lymphatic Filariasis has improved when compared to previous reported studies carried out and it has also exceeded the coverage threshold as determined by programme for elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261260","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Single Jar for Collecting and Rearing Mosquito Life Stages: An Innovative Prototype.","authors":"Neetu Kachhwaha","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_57_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_57_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Mosquitoes vectors are the key threat that spread viruses, bacteria, nematodes, protozoans, and other infections responsible for the transmission of serious public health ailments including dengue, yellow fever, malaria, chikungunya, etc.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>To rear and cultivate mosquitoes at multiple stages of development (egg, larva, pupa, and adult) to be employed in various biomedical research, an innovative tool mosquito larva adult 2-in-1 rearing jar was designed and developed. The eggs/larvae or adults collected from the field or laboratory cultures can be released into the lower larvae or upper adult-rearing chamber so that they can find a suitable breeding place to oviposit or metamorphose into wrigglers and tumblers attaining the adult stage. Aedes, Anopheles, and Culex are three significant genera (Diptera: Culicidae) that were reared in experiments using this jar (Method I) in contrast to other conventional instruments available (Method II).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Results of one-way ANOVA showed that the prototype was compatible and competitive for rearing as the data was non-significant when compared in both groups. However, throughout the trials, it was discovered that the prototype had a greater record of mean percentage of adult emergence (98.33), which supports the novelty of the instrument.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>This unique device eliminates the need for multiple tools, causes minimum bodily damage to stages during handling, can be used in both the lab and the field, is inexpensive, lightweight, portable, and requires a single manpower to operate.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of the in vitro and in vivo therapeutic activity of Tarantula cubensis extract (Theranekron ® ) on Leishmania major.","authors":"Elif Akyol, Zübeyda Akın Polat","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_55_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_55_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a vector-borne parasitic disease caused by several species of the protozoan parasite Leishmania. The need for new anti-leishmanial drugs for the treatment of CL is highlighted by factors such as high cost, toxicity, potential for resistance and limited long-term use of existing anti-leishmanial drugs. The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effect of Tarantula cubensis alcoholic extract (TCE), which has been shown to have wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, resolving and epithelialising effects, on L. major promastigotes in vitro and in vivo in an experimental mouse model of CL.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The effect of TCE on L. major promastigotes in vitro was investigated after determination of non-cytotoxic concentrations of TCE using the XTT method. To establish a CL model, L. major amastigotes were injected into the paws of BALB/c mice. Lesion size and histopathological evaluation were used to assess the effect of treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>TCE was found to be effective against L. major promastigotes at 24 h and 48 h at concentrations of 250 μg/mL, 125 μg/mL and 62.5 μg/mL ( P <0.05). TCE was found to be more effective than meglumine antimonate in treating CL in the experimentally induced CL model in BALB/c mice.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>The results suggest that TCE holds promising potential therapeutic agent for the treatment of CL. However, further extensive investigations are required to substantiate and expand understanding in this area.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261170","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dr Payyalore Krishna Iyer Rajagopalan 1930-2024: “PKR”, the king is no more","authors":"A. P. Dash","doi":"10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_93_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jvbd.jvbd_93_24","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141119199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversity of mosquito natural enemies and their feeding efficacy on Aedes vectors.","authors":"Dinithi Shamalee Dissanayake, Chandana Dammika Wijekoon, Hemantha Wegiriya","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_50_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_50_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Mosquito-borne diseases are a major health issue among communities in Asia, and dengue has grown up as a serious public health concern in Sri Lanka with varying magnitude since 1960. With the realization of the failures and limitations of current vector control strategies, the authorities are moving towards simple, low-cost, and eco-friendly vector management methods. Thus, the present study was devised to evaluate the potential densities of mosquito natural enemies in natural water habitats in Galle district, Sri Lanka, and to investigate the feeding efficacy of prominent mosquito natural enemies on main dengue vectors ( Aedes sp.) in a laboratory setting.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The survey was carried out using eight sentinel sites in Galle district, and samples of mosquito natural enemies and mosquito larvae were collected, and then they were identified using taxonomic keys.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Study records, the aquatic insects of Family Hydrometridae, Belostomatidae, Notonectidae, Nepidae, Ranatridae, and Corixidae as dominant mosquito natural enemies, and Libellulidae and Dytiscidae insects as sub-dominant families. The highest density of the family Hydrometridae was recorded in rural, natural inland, and rocky study sites. The order Hemiptera was recorded as the key order of the mosquitoes natural enemies in Galle district. The family Hydrometridae had the highest density of recorded mosquito natural enemies.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>Aedes aegypti and Ae. albopictus were recorded as abundant vector mosquitoes. Family Nepidae is the most effective natural mosquito predator on Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus, and this knowledge will be vital for implementing future biological control strategies for Aedes vectors in Sri Lanka.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141260810","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluation of InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM Rapid Test in Acute Fever Cases from Southwest and East India.","authors":"Punekar Madhura, Anup Jayaram, Prasad Varamballi, Dsa Oliver, Sasidharanpillai Sabeena","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_73_22","DOIUrl":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_73_22","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Scrub typhus is clinically undifferentiated from other aetiologies for acute febrile illness such as enteric fever, dengue, malaria, and leptospirosis. Rapid ELISA tests are being used as an alternative to immunofluorescence assay in tropical countries.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this study, we compared and evaluated commercially available InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM Rapid Test (USA) for diagnosing human scrub typhus infection using archived and prospectively collected samples against the reference standard, InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM ELISA (USA).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The data analysis of archived samples on rapid test revealed a moderate sensitivity of 53.92% and a specificity of 100%. Meanwhile, prospective serum samples demonstrated higher sensitivity and specificity of 96.4% and 94.6%, respectively.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>The InBios Scrub Typhus Detect IgM rapid test can be a good point-of-care assay during surveillance, outbreak investigations, and case identification.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141261079","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of climatic factors on the life stages of Aedes mosquitoes and vectorial transmission: A review.","authors":"Pooja Prasad, Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, Kaushal Kumar Mahto, Gaurav Kumar, Alka Rani, Iyyappan Velan, Deepak Kumar Arya, Himmat Singh","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_42_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_42_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus are two sympatric mosquito species that compete with each other for resources when their breeding habitats overlap. This study examines what happens when sympatric Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes' mate with each other and other species by looking at insemination rates, fecundity, and hatchability rate.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We performed controlled mating experiments in laboratory setting, assessing both conspecific and interspecific crosses. We measured insemination rates, egg numbers, and hatching success to examine the reproductive interference dynamics between these two distinct mosquito species.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In the context of conspecific mating, it was observed that both female Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus exhibited high insemination rates, with percentages of 98% and 94%, respectively. However, interspecific mating exhibited interesting asymmetries: Ae. albopictus males achieved a notable insemination success rate of 28% when mating with Ae. aegypti females, while Ae. aegypti males achieved only 8% insemination success with Ae. albopictus females. Additionally, females that mated with interspecific males had reduced production of viable eggs compared to conspecific mating. Most notably, interspecific mating resulted in the production of infertile eggs, while conspecific mating led to successful hatching.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>The study reveals that, Ae. aegypti and Ae. albopictus can asymmetrically interfere with each other's reproduction, causing a 'satyr' effect. This understanding of interspecific competition and reproductive interference in these mosquito species could impact their coexistence in shared breeding habitats.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140958438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Status of vector protection measures and awareness regarding vector borne diseases in families residing in a Nirmal Gram Puraskar village in India.","authors":"A Rohit, Vijayalaxmi Mangasuli, A M Amrutha, Bhagyalaxmi Sidenur, S B Vijeth","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_27_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_27_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Mosquito-borne diseases are increasing problems in various parts of the world, causing high mortality and morbidity for humans. This study was done to assess the vector protection measures taken by rural BPL (below-poverty-line) families, and to assess the awareness about vector-borne diseases along with Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) in rural BPL families.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional study was conducted in rural areas, which won Nirmal Gram Puraskar Award, among 96 BPL families for a period of three months. These families (every 5th) were selected by systematic random sampling until we reached a sample size. Basic sociodemographic details, status of vector protection measures, solid waste management, vector- borne diseases and total sanitation campaign details were collected from the study participants. Pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire was applied to the head of the families which included sanitation status at home by a house-to-house visit. The data collected was analysed using SPSS version 20. Data was presented as frequency, percentages, mean and SD.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 96 families (454 adults and children) studied 84 (87.5%) were males and 12 (12.5%) were females. 291 (64.1%) were using one or the other mosquito protection measures, 52 (54.2%) were using bednets and 23 (23.9%) were using coils. 12 families (12.5%) were not using any mosquito protection measures. In our study, 66 (68.8%) families had individual household latrine (IHHL) and 50 (52.1%) had open drainage. Even though 314 participants had an access to individual household latrine, 20 (6.36%) had practice of open-air defecation compared to 127 (90.7%) who practiced open-air defecation without an access to individual household latrine. When asked about the awareness regarding vector-borne diseases, 56 (58.3%) were aware about chikungunya, 47 (48.9%) about dengue, 46 (47.9%) about malaria, 14 (14.6%) and only 5 (5.2%) families were aware about Japanese encephalitis. In this study, 37 (38.5%) were aware about the total sanitation campaign and 40 (41.6%) were aware about government support for sanitation.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>While there is a general awareness of vector-borne diseases, the implementation of vector protection measures is not uniform across the village. There is a need for targeted interventions to improve the effectiveness of vector protection measures and increase awareness among the community.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140851499","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Frequency of lyme disease in patients with tick contact and identification of ticks from Bolu province of Turkey.","authors":"Nebil Arslan, Hasan Tahsin Gozdas, Kerem Yaman, Seyda Karabork","doi":"10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_194_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/JVBD.JVBD_194_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background objectives: </strong>Lyme disease is a multisystemic disease caused by the bacteria in the Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato complex, which is transmitted by ticks of Ixodes genus. Although there are seroprevalence studies and case reports of Lyme disease from various regions in Turkey, there is no widespread epidemiological research. This study aimed to determine the frequency of Lyme disease in the cases followed-up after tick contact and to examine the isolated ticks to reveal tick population from Bolu province.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The cases who applied to the emergency department due to tick contact between April and September 2020 were firstly evaluated in our infectious diseases and clinical microbiology outpatient clinic on the third day of exposure and antibodies against Lyme disease were investigated with IFA method to exclude the patients who were previously exposed to B. burgdrorferi. Thereafter, patients were requested to continue outpatient visits at the 1st and 3rd month control. At these controls serum samples were taken to study B. burgdorferi antibodies with ELISA method which was stored at -20°C until the study day.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Out of 123 patients who came to first control, 69 patients continued later to at least one of the two controls (either at first or third month). Of these 69 patients, only one (1.4%) was diagnosed with Lyme borreliosis according to clinical and laboratory features. Erythema migrans did not occur in any of the cases. Serum samples were assessed by ELISA method. Asymptomatic infection was detected in 22 cases (30.5%). In addition, we could obtain 46 ticks from our cases and two genera were identified. Forty-two (91.3%) were Ixodes spp, and two (4.3%) were Hyalomma spp.</p><p><strong>Interpretation conclusion: </strong>In this study, which was carried out for the first time in the province of Bolu, it was concluded that the cases presenting with a history of tick contact were most frequently exposed to Ixodes spp ticks and the probability of developing Lyme borreliosis was low (1.4%) during the three-month follow-up. Further studies with a greater number of cases and more extended follow-up period are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":17660,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Vector Borne Diseases","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2024-05-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140863255","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}