Positive rates of anti-acari-borne disease antibodies of rural inhabitants in Japan

The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Moe KASAI¹  Hiromi FUJITA²  Masumi IWASAKI³  Nanako TATORI⁴  Tsutomu TAKEDA⁵ 

[1]Department of Agriculture, Utsunomiya University, 350 Mine, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi 321-8505, Japan

[2]Mahara Institute of Medical Acarology, 56-3 Aratano, Anan-shi, Tokushima 779-1510, Japan

[3]Nikko Yumoto Visitor Center, National Parks Foundation Nikko Branch, Yumoto, Nikko-shi, Tochigi 321-1662, Japan

[4]United Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, 3-5-8 Saiwai-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo 183-8509, Japan

[5]Wildlife Section, Center for Weed and Wildlife Management, Utsunomiya University, 350 Mine, Utsunomiya-shi, Tochigi 321-8505, Japan

关键词: acari-borne disease;    mountainous farming area;    wildlife management;   

DOI  :  10.1292/jvms.18-0572

学科分类：兽医学

来源: Japanese Society of Veterinary Science

【 摘 要 】

An assessment of acari (tick and mite) borne diseases was required to support development of risk management strategies in rural areas. To achieve this objective, blood samples were mainly collected from rural residents participating in hunting events. Out of 1,152 blood samples, 93 were positive against acari-borne pathogens from 12 prefectures in Japan. Urban areas had a lower rate of positive antibodies, whereas mountainous farming areas had a higher positive antibody prevalence. Residents of mountain areas were bitten by ticks or mites significantly more often than urban residents. Resident of mountain areas, including hunters, may necessary to be educated for prevention of akari-borne infectious diseases.

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