Biology of Ticks, Volume 2Oxford University Press, 1991 - Ecology |
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... strains ( Burgdorfer , 1963 ) , much lower rates of transmission success are believed to occur in nature . Moreover , such virulent strains appear to be lethal to their tick reservoirs ( see below ) . Another factor affecting ...
... strains ( Burgdorfer , 1963 ) , much lower rates of transmission success are believed to occur in nature . Moreover , such virulent strains appear to be lethal to their tick reservoirs ( see below ) . Another factor affecting ...
Page 261
... strains have been isolated from the US and Europe . In one study , hamsters inoculated with a US east coast strain were protected against infection by other east coast strains but not against strains from the west coast or from Europe ...
... strains have been isolated from the US and Europe . In one study , hamsters inoculated with a US east coast strain were protected against infection by other east coast strains but not against strains from the west coast or from Europe ...
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... strain , named Jellison Type A , is highly virulent for man ; this strain can be recognized by its ability to ferment glycerol . It is tick - borne , but can also be acquired by direct contact . A separate strain , Jellison Type B ...
... strain , named Jellison Type A , is highly virulent for man ; this strain can be recognized by its ability to ferment glycerol . It is tick - borne , but can also be acquired by direct contact . A separate strain , Jellison Type B ...
Contents
ECOLOGY OF NONNIDOCOLOUS TICKS | 3 |
ECOLOGY OF NIDICOLOUS TICKS | 66 |
ACQUIRED IMMUNITY TO TICKS | 92 |
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