ANALYSIS OF TICK MONITORING AND BANDAVIRUS DABIEENSE CARRYING STATUS IN TAI'AN CITY FROM 2021 TO 2023
10.3969/j.issn.1005-0507.2026.03.007
- VernacularTitle:2021—2023年泰安市蜱类监测及其携带大别班达病毒结果分析
- Author:
Ya-nan WEI
1
;
Tong XU
1
;
Su MI
1
;
Rong-qiang ZHANG
1
;
Fu-rong LIU
1
;
Hao-lin XIN
1
;
Yi-yue FU
1
;
De-zhen MA
1
Author Information
1. Tai'an Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Tai'an 271000, Shandong, China
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ticks;
Ecological monitoring;
Pathogen detection;
Control strategy
- From:
Acta Parasitologica et Medica Entomologica Sinica
2026;33(3):198-203
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To understand the distribution, species composition, seasonal fluctuations, and presence of Dabie bandavirus in ticks in Tai'an City, providing a basis for assessing tick-borne disease risks and formulating prevention strategies. Methods Free-living ticks were monitored using the flagging method, whereas parasitic ticks were monitored through host surface examination. Reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) was used to detect the presence of Bandavirus dabieense in tick specimens. Results The density of free-living ticks in Tai'an City showed a continuous decreasing trend over the 3 years from 2021 to 2023, with an average tick density of 0.43 ticks/(flag·100 m). The dominant habitats were scenic areas and forests, and the seasonal fluctuations exhibited a bimodal pattern, peaking in March and August. The only free-living tick species captured was Haemaphysalis longicornis. Over the 3 years, the average tick index for parasitic ticks was 1.85, with sheep as the primary host. Seasonal fluctuations also followed a bimodal pattern, peaking in March and August. The primary parasitic tick species captured were H. longicornis and Rhipicephalus sanguineus. No Dabie bandavirus was detected in the tick specimens. Conclusions Tick density in Tai'an City remains relatively high, necessitating continued efforts to enhance tick surveillance and implement targeted prevention measures in rural environments to further reduce the health risks posed by tick-borne diseases.
