Parasitismo humano por carrapatos na Mata Atlântica, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.

A comprehensive epidemiological investigation spanning from 1997 to 2007 identified 6,072 cases of human tick parasitism (ixodidosis) in Rio de Janeiro's Atlantic Forest, involving seven tick species. The study highlighted the significant role of these ticks—Amblyomma aureolatum, A. cajennense, A. dubitatum, A. ovale, A. varium, Ixodes loricatus, and Rhipicephalus sanguineus—in transmitting pathogens, including those causing recurrent or newly introduced infectious diseases in Brazil. Researchers analyzed statistical indicators such as prevalence, abundance, dominance, and risk factors (sex, age, social activity) to assess the phenomenon's impact on local communities near protected areas like the Pedra Branca State Park and Tijuca Forest National Park. The findings underscore the need for public health interventions in regions where human encroachment intersects with tick habitats.

Serra-Freire, N. M., Sena, L. M. M. d., & Borsoi, A. B. P. (2011). Parasitismo humano por carrapatos na Mata Atlântica, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. EntomoBrasilis, 4(2), 69–72. https://doi.org/10.12741/ebrasilis.v4i2.101