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Which ticks occur in East and Southeast Asia?

The region supports diverse Haemaphysalis, Ixodes, Amblyomma and other ticks, including vectors of locally important human and animal infections.

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Short answer

The region supports diverse Haemaphysalis, Ixodes, Amblyomma and other ticks, including vectors of locally important human and animal infections.

At a glance

The region supports diverse Haemaphysalis, Ixodes, Amblyomma and other ticks, including vectors of locally important human and animal infections. 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

• The region supports diverse Haemaphysalis, Ixodes, Amblyomma and other ticks, including vectors of locally important human and animal infections.

• 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

The region supports diverse Haemaphysalis, Ixodes, Amblyomma and other ticks, including vectors of locally important human and animal infections.

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.