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Ticks represent critical ectoparasites within the human-animal health interface, acting as vectors for Rickettsia rickettsii, the etiological agent of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. In Colombia, this emerging zoonosis, known as "Tobia Fever," has a history of high mortality, underscoring the need to understand the socioeconomic and environmental factors that drive its endemicity in rural areas. Under this premise, the general objective of this study was to determine the Rickettsia species circulating in ticks and domestic animals in the municipalities of Betulia, San Vicente de Chucurí, and Zapatoca (Santander), identifying the eco-epidemiological variables associated with their maintenance. The experimental phase integrated sampling of canines and equines alongside structured surveys administered to 42 landowners in an altitudinal range of 946 to 1,011 masl. The demographic profile consisted primarily of agricultural producers (57.1% male; 42.9% female) with an average age of 45 years. Univariate analyses revealed a homogeneous population in terms of exposure; however, a significant inverse correlation was identified between altitude and disease awareness: higher elevations were associated with lower recognition of the vector and its pathogenic risk. Although 64.28% of participants demonstrated familiarity with the term "zoonosis," factors such as housing infrastructure standardize microclimates favorable for the vector, while the implementation of active prevention and synanthropic control depends exclusively on the producer's level of technical training In conclusion, altitude acts as a key geographic determinant of epidemiological risk perception, underscoring the urgency of integrating rickettsiosis into mandatory surveillance systems and strengthening public health policies to reduce morbidity in these strategic regions of Colombia.
| Palavras-chave | Vectores; Prevención; Garrapatas; Rickettsiosis; Zoonosis |
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| Em qual formato você prefere apresentar seu trabalho? | Pôster |
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