Molecular detection of tick-borne pathogens in cattle ticks from the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
This study presents the first comprehensive evidence of diverse tick-borne pathogens circulating in cattle ticks from Lao PDR, revealing high genetic similarity to globally recognized strains alongside distinct region-specific detection patterns. Notably, it also constitutes the first report of A. marginale, E. minasensis, B. bigemina, B. bovis, and Theileria sp. in cattle ticks in the country. These findings underscore the urgent need for integrated tick and pathogen surveillance within a One Health framework, with significant implications for regional disease monitoring, livestock health management, and zoonotic risk mitigation.
Authors
- Sakhone Laymanivong
- Kanchana Thinnabut
- Patcharaporn Boonroumkaew (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5873-2392)
- Tongjit Thanchomnang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2604-0281)
- Wanchai Maleewong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6726-3759)
- Pewpan M. Intapan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2138-8783)
- David Blair (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4658-3251)
- Rutchanee Rodpai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0281-2101)
- Ubon Tangkawanit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5115-6652)
- Virasak Banouvong
- Oranuch Sanpool
- Lakkhana Sadaow
- Alongkorn Nonthapa
Institutions
- Mahasarakham University (TH)
- Khon Kaen University (TH)
- Ministry of Health (LA)
- James Cook University (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2025-12-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-025-07167-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.05