TICK-BORNE PATHOGENS IN ARMENIA: A REVIEW OF IXODID TICKS AND ASSOCIATED PATHOGENS SINCE 2000
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https://doi.org/10.46991/PYSUB.2026.60.1.051Keywords:
tick-borne diseases, Ixodidae, Armenia, vector-borne infections, pathogen diversity, epidemiologyAbstract
Tick-borne diseases represent an increasing threat to human and animal health worldwide, yet their epidemiological characteristics remain insufficiently studied in many regions, including Armenia. This review summarizes published data on tick-borne pathogens in Armenia since 2000, with a focus on ixodid (hard) ticks as the primary vectors of epidemiological importance. Available studies demonstrate the circulation of a diverse range of pathogens, including viral, bacterial, and protozoan agents. Their presence across different ecological zones indicates the existence of active natural foci and highlights the role of Armenia’s environmental diversity in the circulation of pathogens. However, available data remain fragmented and geographically limited, preventing a comprehensive understanding of the distribution and epidemiological significance of these pathogens. Further studies, based on standardized methodologies, expanded geographic coverage, and integrated surveillance approaches, are necessary to enhance knowledge of tick-borne infections and support effective public and veterinary health strategies in Armenia.
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