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Comunicação Científica • Arq. Inst. Biol. 73 (1) • Jan-Mar 2006 • https://doi.org/10.1590/1808-1657v73p1112006   copy

AMBLYOMMA TIGRINUM KOCH, 1844 (ACARI: IXODIDAE) IN DOMESTIC DOGS FROM THE RESERVA DO BOQUEIRÃO FOREST, INGAÍ MUNICIPALITY, SOUTHERN MINAS GERAIS

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ABSTRACT

The occurrence of Amblyomma tigrinum parasitizing domestic dogs is reported for the first time in the southern region of the State of Minas Gerais. Co-infestation with A. aureolatum was also observed, which calls attention to the possibility of the transmission of wild pathogens to humans.

KEY WORDS
Amblyomma tigrinum ; dogs; Minas Gerais; Brazil

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