Amblyomma cajennense
Amblyomma cajennense or Cayenne tick is species of tick found in a range from the southern part of the United States to northern Argentina, through Central America and some of the Caribbean.
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Clinical significance
It can transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever.[1]
In August 2009, Brazilian researchers announced that a protein called Factor X active found in the saliva of the tick proved effective in stopping the growth of certain cancer cells in laboratory mice.[2]
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References
- "CDC - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: Questions and Answers | Tickborne Rickettsial Diseases". 2018-08-06. Archived from the original on 29 April 2010. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
- "Ticks Spit Could Help Fight Cancer" redOrbit.com
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