First detection of Cytauxzoon spp. DNA in questing Ixodes ricinus nymphs
Marina Luisa Meli, Theres Meili, Benita Pineroli, Eva Bönzli, Ramon M. Eichenberger, Barbara Willi, Regina Hofmann‐Lehmann
This study detects Cytauxzoon spp. DNA in questing Ixodes ricinus nymphs in Central Europe, suggesting a potential role in the parasite's transmission cycle.
bioRxiv · Aug 4, 2025 · PreprintMicrobiology