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First report of spinose ear tick, Otobius megnini (Acari, Argasidae), in Sweden

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A dog that had travelled to Sweden was inspected by a veterinarian. In one ear canal a tick was found. It was later identified as a spinose ear tick, Otobius megnini. In this case report we also review the previously known reports of O. megnini in Europe and the recent introduction and spread in Turkey.

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  1. National Veterinary Institute, Ulls väg 2B, 751 89, Uppsala, Sweden

    Anders Lindström

  2. Bålsta smådjursveterinärer, Bålsta, Sweden

    Johanna Lindström

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Lindström, A., Lindström, J. First report of spinose ear tick, Otobius megnini (Acari, Argasidae), in Sweden. Exp Appl Acarol 72, 179–181 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10493-017-0139-5

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