[HTML][HTML] Interactions between Borrelia burgdorferi and ticks
Borrelia burgdorferi is the causative agent of Lyme disease and is transmitted to vertebrate
hosts by Ixodes spp. ticks. The spirochaete relies heavily on its arthropod host for basic …
hosts by Ixodes spp. ticks. The spirochaete relies heavily on its arthropod host for basic …
[HTML][HTML] Recent progress in Lyme disease and remaining challenges
Lyme disease (also known as Lyme borreliosis) is the most common vector-borne disease in
the United States with an estimated 476,000 cases per year. While historically, the long-term …
the United States with an estimated 476,000 cases per year. While historically, the long-term …
[HTML][HTML] Tick-pathogen interactions and vector competence: identification of molecular drivers for tick-borne diseases
J De la Fuente, S Antunes, S Bonnet… - Frontiers in cellular …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
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 …
health worldwide. Vector competence is a component of vectorial capacity and depends on …
[HTML][HTML] The tick microbiome: why non-pathogenic microorganisms matter in tick biology and pathogen transmission
SI Bonnet, F Binetruy… - Frontiers in cellular …, 2017 - frontiersin.org
Ticks are among the most important vectors of pathogens affecting humans and other
animals worldwide. They do not only carry pathogens however, as a diverse group of …
animals worldwide. They do not only carry pathogens however, as a diverse group of …
Insect pathogenic fungus interacts with the gut microbiota to accelerate mosquito mortality
G Wei, Y Lai, G Wang, H Chen, F Li… - Proceedings of the …, 2017 - National Acad Sciences
The insect gut microbiota plays crucial roles in modulating the interactions between the host
and intestinal pathogens. Unlike viruses, bacteria, and parasites, which need to be ingested …
and intestinal pathogens. Unlike viruses, bacteria, and parasites, which need to be ingested …
Pathogen-mediated manipulation of arthropod microbiota to promote infection
Arthropods transmit diverse infectious agents; however, the ways microbes influence their
vector to enhance colonization are poorly understood. Ixodes scapularis ticks harbor …
vector to enhance colonization are poorly understood. Ixodes scapularis ticks harbor …
[HTML][HTML] Co-infection of ticks: the rule rather than the exception
S Moutailler, C Valiente Moro… - PLoS neglected …, 2016 - journals.plos.org
Introduction Ticks are the most common arthropod vectors of both human and animal
diseases in Europe, and the Ixodes ricinus tick species is able to transmit a large number of …
diseases in Europe, and the Ixodes ricinus tick species is able to transmit a large number of …
Tick microbiome: the force within
S Narasimhan, E Fikrig - Trends in parasitology, 2015 - cell.com
Ticks are obligate blood-feeders and serve as vectors of human and livestock pathogens
worldwide. Defining the tick microbiome and deciphering the interactions between the tick …
worldwide. Defining the tick microbiome and deciphering the interactions between the tick …
Lyme borreliosis: diagnosis and management
BJ Kullberg, HD Vrijmoeth, F van de Schoor… - Bmj, 2020 - bmj.com
Lyme borreliosis is the most common vectorborne disease in the northern hemisphere. It
usually begins with erythema migrans; early disseminated infection particularly causes …
usually begins with erythema migrans; early disseminated infection particularly causes …
[HTML][HTML] Microbiota perturbation by anti-microbiota vaccine reduces the colonization of Borrelia afzelii in Ixodes ricinus
A Wu-Chuang, L Mateos-Hernandez, A Maitre… - Microbiome, 2023 - Springer
Background Ticks can transmit a broad variety of pathogens of medical importance,
including Borrelia afzelii, the causative agent of Lyme borreliosis in Europe. Tick microbiota …
including Borrelia afzelii, the causative agent of Lyme borreliosis in Europe. Tick microbiota …