Tick-borne pathogen detection in midgut and salivary glands of adult Ixodes ricinus

The tick midgut and salivary glands represent the primary organs for pathogen acquisition and transmission, respectively. Specifically, the midgut is the first organ to have contact with pathogens during the b...
Source: Parasites and Vectors - Category: Microbiology Authors: Tags: Short report Source Type: research