(Tropical Veterinarian, 2001) Sadiq, N .A.; Adejinmi, J. O.; Adedokun, A.O.
A case of human infestation by the brown dog tick, Rhipicephalus sanguineus (Latereille, 1806) is reported from a reclaimed area of land for human dwellings. The infestation is attributed to nonavailability of rodents, other game animals and reduced number of dogs used for gaming.