Study of behavioral and Physiological effects due to contamination with Argas persicus larvae in mice

Argus persicus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Poultry, pigeons, ducks, geese, and other domestic and wild birds and even humans are its hosts. In addition to causing anemia, the mite can also transmit avian Spirochetosis and Pasteurellosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the physiological and behavioral effects of feeding Argas persicus larvae on rats. After collecting Argas persicus larvae, rats were infected with the desired number of Argas persicus tick larvae in different treatments, and physiological symptoms were examined and recorded daily. The results of the present study indicated abnormalities and physiological changes in rats infected with the larvae of this tick. Early skin signs also indicated a slight inflammation of the skin at the junction of the infants and varied according to the number of ticks used to infect the rats. Also, weight changes in infection with different doses of larvae indicated the effect of the tick on weight. Considering the negative effects of this tick and the economic losses caused by this tick, further investigation of the effects of this tick in poultry seems necessary.