Biology of Ticks, Volume 2This is the second of a two-volume work on the biology, morphology, ecology, disease relationships, and control of ticks. Volume 2 explores survival strategies of non-nidicolous ticks (those dispersed throughout the open landscape and attacking passing hosts) versus nidicolous ticks (those surviving in caves, burrows, nests, or man-made shelters). It also examines immunological responses to tick parasitism, the role of ticks in disease transmission, and the control of ticks through acaricides and recent innovative approaches using knowledge of tick and host ecology, tick pheromones, hormones, and modelling. An appendix is also included, with details on methods for collecting ticks in the natural environment, preparing ticks for study, and laboratory rearing. This book is a worthy complement to the first volume's outstanding achievement, and will be of interest to entomologists, physicians, veterinarians, and public health officers. |
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Host antibodies against tick salivary antigens increase gradually in the serum
after repeated tick challenge and may show sharp, ... However, resistance does
not increase coincident with increasing antibody titers, suggesting that other
factors, ...
Host antibodies against tick salivary antigens increase gradually in the serum
after repeated tick challenge and may show sharp, ... However, resistance does
not increase coincident with increasing antibody titers, suggesting that other
factors, ...
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parasites could not be demonstrated by microscopic means, and for detecting
antibodies long after exposure to the parasites (Zwart and Brocklesby, 1979).
However, as with other microbial infections, IFA is not highly species-specific (the
role ...
parasites could not be demonstrated by microscopic means, and for detecting
antibodies long after exposure to the parasites (Zwart and Brocklesby, 1979).
However, as with other microbial infections, IFA is not highly species-specific (the
role ...
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Table 27.2 Mammals tested for hemagglutination inhibiting antibodies to
Powassan virusa Mammal species tested No. of sera tested No. ( % ) showing
antibodies Striped skunk Woodchuck Dog Deer mouse Eastern chipmunk Gray
squirrel ...
Table 27.2 Mammals tested for hemagglutination inhibiting antibodies to
Powassan virusa Mammal species tested No. of sera tested No. ( % ) showing
antibodies Striped skunk Woodchuck Dog Deer mouse Eastern chipmunk Gray
squirrel ...
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Contents
ECOLOGY OF NONNIDOCOLOUS TICKS | 3 |
ECOLOGY OF NIDICOLOUS TICKS | 66 |
ACQUIRED IMMUNITY TO TICKS | 92 |
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