Biology of Ticks, Volume 2Oxford University Press, 1991 - Ecology |
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Page 128
... blood . The parasites produce exoantigens , probably byproducts of their metabolism , that occur in the stroma of the infected erythrocytes . These antigens are recognized by various serologic techniques ( e.g. , IFA ) . Soluble ...
... blood . The parasites produce exoantigens , probably byproducts of their metabolism , that occur in the stroma of the infected erythrocytes . These antigens are recognized by various serologic techniques ( e.g. , IFA ) . Soluble ...
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... blood . Antibiotic treatment is usually curative ( > 95 % cure ) . In some cases , antibiotic treatment provokes a " Jarisch - Herxheimer reaction " ; patients show rigor , sudden rise in temperature , decline in blood pressure , chills ...
... blood . Antibiotic treatment is usually curative ( > 95 % cure ) . In some cases , antibiotic treatment provokes a " Jarisch - Herxheimer reaction " ; patients show rigor , sudden rise in temperature , decline in blood pressure , chills ...
Page 372
... blood for their development and reproduction . Although some species can be fed on whole blood via membranes ( see below ) , most require an animal host for attachment and blood feeding . Methods vary among investigators and ...
... blood for their development and reproduction . Although some species can be fed on whole blood via membranes ( see below ) , most require an animal host for attachment and blood feeding . Methods vary among investigators and ...
Contents
ECOLOGY OF NONNIDOCOLOUS TICKS | 3 |
ECOLOGY OF NIDICOLOUS TICKS | 66 |
ACQUIRED IMMUNITY TO TICKS | 92 |
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