# The Rhipicephalus sanguineus group: updated list of species, geographical distribution, and vector competence

*PRI Rank #1 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Vector-borne infectious diseases Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #1 |
| 18m citations | 65 |
| Journal | Parasites & Vectors |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1186/s13071-024-06572-3 |
| Corresponding authors | Filipe Dantas‐Torres |
| Institution | Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Brazil |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Vector-borne infectious diseases Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/vector-borne-infectious-diseases/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1186/s13071-024-06572-3](https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-024-06572-3)

## Topics

Rhipicephalus sanguineus · Rhipicephalus sanguineus · Rhipicephalus linnaei · Rhipicephalus rutilus · Rhipicephalus secundus · Rhipicephalus afranicus · Rhipicephalus hibericus · tick taxonomy · species revalidation · Morphological characterization · phylogenetic relationships · vector competence · geographic distribution · tick-borne pathogens · zoonotic disease vectors

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Vector-borne infectious diseases Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/vector-borne-infectious-diseases/2026. Accessed 2026-07-31.

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