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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-04-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-019-3418-7 |