A survey of ectoparasites in Gunung Stong Forest Reserve, Kelantan, Malaysia.
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2005-09-28
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A survey of ticks and other ectoparasites was carried out during a national biodiversity scientific expedition at Gunung Stong Forest Reserve, Kelantan, Malaysia from 23-29 May 2003. A total of 272 animals comprised of 12 species of birds, 21 species of bats, 7 species of rodents and 2 species of insects were examined for ticks and other ectoparasites. From these animals, 5 species in 4 genera of ticks; 7 species in 2 families of Mesostigmatid mites and 5 species of chiggers were collected. Among the ectoparasites found were Ixodes granulatus and Leptotrombidium deliense, which are of known medical importance. A tick island consisting of 10 nymphal stages of Dermacentor spp was observed feeding on Rattus tiomanicus.
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The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health.
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Mariana A, Zuraidawati Z, Ho TM, Mohd Kulaimi B, Saleh I, Shukor MN, Shahrul-Anuar MS. A survey of ectoparasites in Gunung Stong Forest Reserve, Kelantan, Malaysia. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. 2005 Sep; 36(5): 1125-31