Tick-borne viruses: discovery, clinical aspects, influencing factors and control.

Tick-borne viruses pose an increasing global threat, with over 100 identified viruses affecting humans and animals, driven by ecological and climate factors.

• Why it matters: The rising incidence and expanding distribution of TBVs threaten public and veterinary health, compounded by diagnostic challenges and limited vaccines, necessitating urgent control strategies.
• What they did: The review analyzes tick virome diversity, clinical features of TBV infections, and factors like climate change and ecological shifts that promote tick proliferation and virus spread, emphasizing the need for integrated One Health approaches.
• The result: Understanding these factors enables better prediction, prevention, and control of TBV transmission, highlighting the importance of coordinated efforts to mitigate their health impacts worldwide.