Abstract
We investigated whether Ixodes scapularis-mediated host immunity interrupts transmission of the agent of human granulocytic ehrlichiosis (aoHGE) to guinea pigs. Ticks infected with aoHGE readily transmitted aoHGE to tick-immune guinea pigs, despite incomplete tick engorgement and host attachment. Although tick immunity can prevent Lyme borreliosis, protection is not afforded against granulocytic ehrlichiosis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1803-1805 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Infection and immunity |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1998 |
Externally published | Yes |