
Case #447 - July, 2017
An engorged tick was delivered to a laboratory for identification. Figures A–E show morphologic features observed using a dissecting microscope. What is your identification? Based on what features?

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This case was kindly provided by Cadham Provincial Public Health Laboratory, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB
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