The tick species Dermacentor is primarily found on dogs and is dubbed a dog killer due to spreading a deadly virus, but the tick is certainly not harmless to humans. It can transmit the TIBOLA disease and has already been spotted in the Netherlands.

Where does the Dermacentor live?

The Dermacentor is a significant problem in the Rocky Mountains of North America, but the tick also occurs in Europe and other parts of the world. It is particularly threatening in Southern European countries and is slowly becoming a danger in the Netherlands as well.

Diseases from the Dermacentor

The Dermacentor tick can be deadly to animals, but it also poses a risk to humans. Some ticks are indeed infected with the Ricketsia slovaca bacteria, the culprit of the TIBOLA disease. The disease usually manifests as a bump that becomes ulcerated, secreting yellow fluid after a few days, forming scabs. This may be accompanied by enlarged lymph nodes and a bald spot on the skin. Symptoms can appear 1 to 55 days (on average 9) after the bite and can last for months. Antibiotic treatment is required to manage the disease.

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Dermacentor Tick

Where does the Dermacentor live?

Diseases from the Dermacentor