Identification of Dermacentor andersoni saliva proteins that modulate mammalian phagocyte function

<p> Ticks are obligate blood sucking parasites which transmit a wide range of pathogens worldwide including protozoa, bacteria and viruses. Additionally, tick feeding alone may result in anemia, dermatosis and toxin-induced paralysis. <i> Dermacentor andersoni</i> is a species of t...

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Main Author: Mudenda, Lwiindi
Language:EN
Published: Washington State University 2015
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