Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
A parasitologist's view of the world
Welcome to Parasite Case of the Week
Every week I will post a new Case, along with the answer to the previous case. Please feel free to write in with your answers, comments, and questions. Also check out my image archive website at http://parasitewonders.com. Enjoy!
The Fine Print:
Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
The Fine Print:
Please note that all opinions expressed here are mine and not my employer. Information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. I do not accept medical consults from patients.
About Me
Top 50 Pathology Blog
4 comments:
It appears to be the tropical Bont tick (Amblyomma variegatum) which transmits heartwater disease in cattle.
All I can say with reasonable assurance is that its an ornate, hard-bodied tick with festoons. However, if Karma 453 is correct, then I would add to the list of transmissable agents Rickettsia africae in the Carribean, which could potentially be the cause of African tick bite fever acquired outside of Africa . . .
Hard-tick, female: that's as far as I think I can confidently go. Hope your well Bobbi and that your project is going well - kathryn
beautiful and creepy. no idea, just love looking at your site.
Post a Comment