Characterization of a Monanema nematode in Ixodes scapularis

Characterization of a Monanema nematode in Ixodes scapularis

Abstract Background Metagenomic studies have revealed the presence of a filarial nematode in Ixodes scapularis. The phylogeny of this agent, and its potential for human infection, are unknown. Methods We used existing metagenomic data from I. scapularis to determine the phylogeny of this tick-associ...

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Main Authors: Rafal Tokarz, Teresa Tagliafierro, W. Ian Lipkin, Adriana R. Marques
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-07-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Ixodes scapularis
Nematode
Filaria
Monanema
Lyme disease
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-020-04228-6

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