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Does the Arthropod Microbiota Impact the Establishment of Vector-Borne Diseases in Mammalian Hosts?
9 Apr 2015
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The impact of the microbiota on the immune status of its host is a source of intense research and publicity. In comparison, the effect of arthropod microbiota on vector-borne infectious diseases has received little attention. A better understanding of the vector microbiota in relation to mammalian host immune responses is vital, as it can lead to strategies that affect transmission and improve vaccine design in a...
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