An Instance of Tick Feeding to Repletion Inside a Human Nostril

Abstract

A single fully engorged nymphal tick of the genus Amblyomma was collected from the nostril of a field researcher returning from Kibale National Park, Uganda. While unfed ticks have previously been removed from human nostrils, this is the first time that a specimen so situated was permitted to feed to repletion and detach naturally.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA500403

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  • Gary P. Aronsen
  • Richard G. Robbins

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  • Yale University

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  • Biomedical

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