The genetic diversity of Borrelia afzelii is not maintained by the diversity of the rodent hosts
Small mammals are essential in the enzootic cycle of many tick-borne pathogens (TBP). To understand their contribution to the genetic diversity of Borrelia afzelii, the most prevalent TBP in questing Ixodes ricin...
Source: Parasites and Vectors - Category: Microbiology Authors: Claudia E. Coipan, Gilian L. A. van Duijvendijk, Tim R. Hofmeester, Katsuhisa Takumi and Hein Sprong Tags: Research Source Type: research
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