Comprehensive characterization of ecological features and spatiotemporal distribution patterns of ticks in Shandong Province, China (2021–2023)
This study represents the first comprehensive ecological assessment of ticks in Shandong province and provides the first dataset for risk stratification and targeted prevention strategies for tick-borne diseases. These findings highlight the need to prioritize surveillance in rural habitats, focus on sheep as sentinel hosts, target spring as a high-risk period, and incorporate meteorological factors into early warning and prevention strategies.
Authors
- Yingchun Yang
- Tong Cai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-3004-9273)
- Qintong Sun
- Hao Yin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4608-3257)
- Yingnan Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6356-4052)
- Chang Seok Han (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9261-4031)
- Xinyue Cao
- Hongmei Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1064-2448)
- Xuejun Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9267-1343)
- Yan Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7306-5903)
- Wenjie Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9918-3462)
Institutions
- Shandong First Medical University (CN)
- Shandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2025-11-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-07055-9
- Primary Topic
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00