Travelling between Two Worlds: Complement as a Gatekeeper for an Expanded Host Range of Lyme Disease Spirochetes
Evading innate immunity is a prerequisite for pathogenic microorganisms in order to survive in their respective hosts. Concerning Lyme disease spirochetes belonging to the Borrelia (B.) burgdorferi sensu lato group, a broad range of diverse vertebrates serve as reservoir or even as incidental hosts,...
Main Author: | Peter Kraiczy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2016-06-01
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Series: | Veterinary Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2306-7381/3/2/12 |
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