Acarologia (1999) 40, 3-8

Zhenqin Zhu (1999)
Ehrlichia-like microorganisms in the salivary glands of unfed Ixodes ricinus (Acari: Ixodidae) nymphs
Acarologia 40 (1), 3-8
Abstract: A large number of Ehrlichia-like microorganisms was detected in acinus cells and lumen of salivary glands of host-searching unfed Ixodes ricinus nymphs. The results indicate that Ehrlichia-like microorganisms are able to multiply in the acinus cells and disseminate into acinus lumen before blood-feeding, and that the microorganisms can be transmitted into their vertebrate host once salivation begins during the very early period of blood-feeding. Although if the detected Ehrlichia-like microorganisms is one of strains of Ehrlichia phagocytophila remains uncertain, the results may give some clues to the further investigations into the tick relationship of the TBF agent.
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Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
general biology - morphology - evolution

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Ixodes ricinus