Systematic literature review on the distribution of priority tick species within the VectorNet geographical area

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Description

Within the context of VectorNet, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) publish regularly updated vector distribution maps, which are informed by a comprehensive review of the literature, data from the VectorNet Entomological Network, and relevant reports. These data were generated through the systematic collection of data derived from peer-reviewed publications. The primary objective of this living systematic literature review (SLR) is to gather information regarding the presence, abundance, and seasonal patterns of targeted tick species within the geographical scope defined by VectorNet. Studies will be identified through searches in Web of Science™ and Medline/PubMed. Eligible studies were screened and analysed for methodological rigor and relevance. The review will provide rigorous data that will be integrated in the VectorNet distribution maps.

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Keywords

Systematic literature review; tick distribution; presence; absence; seasonality; abundance; vector-borne diseases

Contacts

Kayleigh Hansford
  • Metadata Provider ●
  • Originator
UK Health Security Agency
Valentina Tagliapietra
  • Metadata Provider ●
  • Originator
Fondazione Mach, Italy
Francesca Dagostin
  • Metadata Provider ●
  • Originator
Fondazione Mach, Italy
Emmanuella Uwaifo
  • Originator
UK Health Security Agency
Bathsheba Gardner
  • Originator
UK Health Security Agency.
Annapaola Rizzoli
  • Metadata Provider ●
  • Point Of Contact
  • Research Unit Head
Fondazione Mach, Italy

Geographic Coverage

The Vectornet area covers the European Union and neighbouring countries

Bounding Coordinates South West [-3.974, -28.707], North East [62.07, 59.35]

Taxonomic Coverage

No Description available

Genus Ticks

Temporal Coverage

Start Date / End Date 2004-01-01 / 2025-09-01

Project Data

No Description available

Title Systematic literature review on tick occurrence
Identifier VN3-SC1-SLR-TICKS
Funding OC/EFSA/BIOHAW/2023/05
Project Award OC/EFSA/BIOHAW/2023/05

EFSA
Related Projects VectorNet

The personnel involved in the project:

Annapaola Rizzoli

Sampling Methods

The sampling description is described in the protocol of the systematic literature review for the distribution of priority vector species within the VectorNet geographical area: https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/sp.efsa.2025.EN-9799

Study Extent Systematic literature on tick occurrence in VectorNet area (review period 2024-2025)

Method step description:

  1. The review steps are described in the protocol of the systematic literature review for the distribution of priority vector species within the VectorNet geographical area: https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/sp.efsa.2025.EN-9799

Additional Metadata

Alternative Identifiers 58c0a886-f59b-4cf3-8a82-fcb21647e4a9
https://ipt.gbif.org/resource?r=efsa_2025_slr_ticks