Browsing by Subject "babesia"
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Comparing diagnostic techniques for detecting intestinal parasites and phylogenetic analysis of Babesia in captive baboons
(Oklahoma State University, 2009-07-01)Baboons are important as models in biomedical research. The diagnosis and control of parasite infections in baboon research colonies provides quality animals for biomedical research. Fecal samples were collected and tested ... -
Interaction of the tick immune system with transmitted pathogens
(Frontiers Media, 2013-07-16)Ticks are hematophagous arachnids transmitting a wide variety of pathogens including viruses, bacteria, and protozoans to their vertebrate hosts. The tick vector competence has to be intimately linked to the ability of ... -
Tick-pathogen interactions and vector competence: Identification of molecular drivers for tick-borne diseases
(Frontiers Media, 2017-04-07)Ticks and the pathogens they transmit constitute a growing burden for human and animal health worldwide. Vector competence is a component of vectorial capacity and depends on genetic determinants affecting the ability of ... -
Vaccination with recombinant Boophilus annulatus Bm86 ortholog protein, Ba86, protects cattle against B. annulatus and B. microplus infestations
(BioMed Central, 2009-03-31)Background: The cattle ticks, Boophilus spp., affect cattle production in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Tick vaccines constitute a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to tick control. ...