Characterization of flavivirus infection in salivary gland cultures from male Ixodes scapularis tick...
Characterization of flavivirus infection in salivary gland cultures from male Ixodes scapularis ticks
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Infected Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick) transmit a host of serious pathogens via their bites, including Borrelia burgdorferi, Babesia microti, and tick-borne flaviviruses (TBFVs), such as Powassan virus (POWV). Although the role of female I. scapularis ticks in disease transmission is well characterized, the role of male ticks is poorly unde...
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Characterization of flavivirus infection in salivary gland cultures from male Ixodes scapularis ticks
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_2460998172
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_2460998172
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1935-2735,1935-2727
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1935-2735
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10.1371/journal.pntd.0008683
