Transmission of the agent of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis by host-seeking Ixodus scapularis (Acari: Ixodidae) in southern New York State

Ixodes scapularis Say nymphs collected from a natural focus of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (HGE) in Westchester County, New York, transmitted the HGE agent to uninfected mice in the laboratory. Infection was demonstrated in 3 of 8 mice by polymerase chain reaction analysis of whole blood and mic...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of medical entomology 1997-07, Vol.34 (4), p.379-382
Hauptverfasser:	Des Vignes, F, Fish, D
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Arachnid Vectors - microbiology bacteria Biological and medical sciences disease transmission disease vectors Ehrlichia Ehrlichia - genetics Ehrlichia - isolation & purification Ehrlichiosis - transmission Female Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Granulocytes - microbiology Humans Ixodes - microbiology Ixodes scapularis Male Medically important nuisances and vectors, pests of stored products and materials: population survey and control Mice New York Polymerase Chain Reaction tick-borne diseases Vectors. Intermediate hosts
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