Immune resistance and tolerance strategies in malaria vector and non-vector mosquitoes

Immune resistance and tolerance strategies in malaria vector and non-vector mosquitoes

Abstract Background The Anopheles gambiae complex consists of species that vary greatly in their capacity to transmit malaria. The mosquito immune system has been identified as a key factor that can influence whether Plasmodium infection establishes within the mosquito vector. This study was designe...

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Main Authors: Tibebu Habtewold, Zoe Groom, George K. Christophides
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Mosquito immunity
Pathogen tolerance/resistance
Plasmodium
Microbiota
Haemolymph antimicrobial activity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2109-5

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