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Page 127
The third type of reaction follows the bite of large adults of O . savignyi where the
haemorrhagic area is less extensive and ... Histopathologically , the changes
induced in the skin are similar to those resulting from the bites of the 0 . erraticus
...
The third type of reaction follows the bite of large adults of O . savignyi where the
haemorrhagic area is less extensive and ... Histopathologically , the changes
induced in the skin are similar to those resulting from the bites of the 0 . erraticus
...
Page 131
We have no knowledge that O . coriaceus is a disease vector , but its bite is
extremely venomous and painful . It is followed by extensive swelling and
accompanying numbness , and a crust with exuding lymph at the site of the
puncture wound ...
We have no knowledge that O . coriaceus is a disease vector , but its bite is
extremely venomous and painful . It is followed by extensive swelling and
accompanying numbness , and a crust with exuding lymph at the site of the
puncture wound ...
Page 239
Since these birds live in association with man , it is not surprising to hear of
reports of these ticks biting him . ... apparently genuine reports of A . persicus
biting man , for Gregson ( 1956 ) reports that its bite may cause severe pain ,
shock ...
Since these birds live in association with man , it is not surprising to hear of
reports of these ticks biting him . ... apparently genuine reports of A . persicus
biting man , for Gregson ( 1956 ) reports that its bite may cause severe pain ,
shock ...
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Contents
CUTICLETHE KEY TO Tick ADAPTABILITY | 10 |
EXTERNAL FEATURES OF SOME ECONOMICALLY IMPORTANT | 27 |
CAPITULUM AND FEEDING MECHANISM | 92 |
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