Midichloria mitochondrii, endosymbiont of Ixodes ricinus: evidence for the transmission to the vertebrate host during the tick blood meal.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.08.008
Abstract: Ticks are important vectors of a variety of pathogens affecting humans and other animals, but they also harbor numerous microorganisms whose role is still limitedly investigated. Ixodes ricinus harbors the endosymbiont Midichloria mitochondrii, which is… read more here.
Keywords: vertebrate host; ixodes ricinus; midichloria mitochondrii; blood meal ... See more keywords
Rickettsial Pathogen Perturbs Tick Circadian Gene to Infect the Vertebrate Host
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DOI: 10.3390/ijms23073545
Abstract: Ixodes scapularis is a medically important tick that transmits several microbes to humans, including rickettsial pathogen Anaplasma phagocytophilum. In nature, these ticks encounter several abiotic factors including changes in temperature, humidity, and light. Many organisms… read more here.
Keywords: rickettsial pathogen; gene; vertebrate host; expression ... See more keywords
Visualizing trypanosomes in a vertebrate host reveals novel swimming behaviours, adaptations and attachment mechanisms
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DOI: 10.7554/elife.48388
Abstract: Trypanosomes are important disease agents of humans, livestock and cold-blooded species, including fish. The cellular morphology of trypanosomes is central to their motility, adaptation to the host’s environments and pathogenesis. However, visualizing the behaviour of… read more here.
Keywords: trypanosomes vertebrate; vertebrate host; visualizing trypanosomes; host reveals ... See more keywords