Interrupted Blood Feeding in Ticks: Causes and Consequences

Ticks are obligate hematophagous arthropods and act as vectors for a great variety of pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and helminths. Some tick-borne viruses, such as Powassan virus and tick-borne encephalitis virus, are transmissible within 15–60 min after tick attachment. However,...

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Main Authors: Djamel Tahir, Leon Meyer, Josephus Fourie, Frans Jongejan, Thomas Mather, Valérie Choumet, Byron Blagburn, Reinhard K. Straubinger, Marie Varloud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-06-01
Series:Microorganisms
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/8/6/910