Molecular detection and phylogenetic characterization of pathogenic and endosymbiont microorganisms in Hyalomma ticks collected from livestock
This study provides the first comprehensive molecular survey of Hyalomma-associated microorganisms in the UAE, revealing high endosymbiont prevalence and significant host specificity in microbial communities. The detection of T. annulata exclusively in ticks collected from cattle, along with the absence of T. brucei, provides important insights into regional surveillance and control strategies. These findings enhance our understanding of tick-microbe interactions in an arid environment and support targeted vector control approaches.
Authors
- Naganeeswaran Sudalaimuthuasari
- Adnan Aldarwich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6338-2014)
- Khaja Mohteshamuddin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7837-7711)
- Mourad Ben Saïd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5567-4721)
- Daniil Iliashevich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-8894-3122)
- Sher Muhammad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6196-9240)
- Olivier Andre Sparagano
- Nighat Perveen
- Arve Lee Willingham
- Uday Kishore
Institutions
- City University of Hong Kong (HK)
- Khalifa University of Science and Technology (AE)
- United Arab Emirates University (AE)
- Manouba University (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Parasites & Vectors
- Published
- 2026-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07318-z
- Primary Topic
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00