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Which ticks occur in the Middle East?

Hyalomma and Rhipicephalus ticks are important in parts of the Middle East, but distribution and disease risk are uneven and require current country-specific advice.

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Short answer

Hyalomma and Rhipicephalus ticks are important in parts of the Middle East, but distribution and disease risk are uneven and require current country-specific advice.

At a glance

Hyalomma and Rhipicephalus ticks are important in parts of the Middle East, but distribution and disease risk are uneven and require current country-specific advice. Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

Key takeaways

• Hyalomma and Rhipicephalus ticks are important in parts of the Middle East, but distribution and disease risk are uneven and require current country-specific advice.

• Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

• Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.

Direct answer

Hyalomma and Rhipicephalus ticks are important in parts of the Middle East, but distribution and disease risk are uneven and require current country-specific advice.

Put it in context

Distribution records change as surveillance improves. Check a current official map and consider recent travel rather than assuming a tick found in one place originated there.

What to do with this information

Combine this information with current official guidance and the circumstances of the actual exposure; one feature or observation is rarely conclusive.