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Dermacentor
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Definition
: A widely distributed genus of TICKS, in the family IXODIDAE, including a number that infest humans and other mammals. Several are vectors of diseases such as TULAREMIA; ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER; COLORADO TICK FEVER; and ANAPLASMOSIS.
infestation: coord IM with TICK INFESTATIONS (IM)
Other names
Dermacentors