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Mixed Infections, Cryptic Diversity, and Vector-Borne Pathogens: Evidence from <i>Polygenis</i> Fleas and <i>Bartonella</i> Species
11 Aug 2007
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Coinfections within hosts present opportunities for horizontal gene transfer between strains and competitive interactions between genotypes and thus can be a critical element of the lifestyles of pathogens. Bartonella spp. are Alphaproteobacteria that parasitize mammalian erythrocytes and endothelial cells. Their vectors are thought to be various biting arthropods, such as fleas, ticks, mites, and lice, and they...
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