First report of VGSC mutations for resistance to synthetic pyrethroids in brown dog ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus sensu stricto) from Brazil
The discovery of these mutations in Rh. sanguineus s.s. is important for the effective management of ticks on dogs in Brazil and other countries where brown dog tick infestations occur.
Authors
- Guilherme Klafke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5620-2483)
- Hunter Kleinschmidt
- Joseph D. Busch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4775-8225)
- Grant L. Pemberton
- Simone Becker (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1788-8152)
- Nathan E. Stone (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8723-359X)
- David M. Wagner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2684-6007)
- Rebecca Ballard
- Natalie B. Thornton
Institutions
- Northern Arizona University (US)
- Fundação Estadual de Pesquisa Agropecuária (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-07099-x
- Primary Topic
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Northern Arizona University
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention