Tick-borne pathogen detection in midgut and salivary glands of adult Ixodes ricinus

Abstract Background The tick midgut and salivary glands represent the primary organs for pathogen acquisition and transmission, respectively. Specifically, the midgut is the first organ to have contact with pathogens during the blood meal uptake, while salivary glands along with their secretions pla...

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Main Authors: Emilie Lejal, Sara Moutailler, Ladislav Šimo, Muriel Vayssier-Taussat, Thomas Pollet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3418-7